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Senja Havfiskesenter

Sea Fishing in Senja 2026

Senja Havfiskesenter sits on Veidmannsfjorden in the village of Medby on the west coast of Senja. Seven holiday houses with private docks and a fleet of Kaasbøll 590, Hekkingen 615 and Hansvik boats, all with echo sounder and chart plotter. Covered filleting station and freezer storage. German-speaking host on site.

Last updated: 25 May 2026

Quick facts

Location

Senja, Senja

Fishing zone

North of 62°N

Camp type

Fjord

Boats

16 pcs

Top species

Cod, Halibut, Saithe, Wolffish, Redfish, Haddock

Best season

Spring (Mar–May), Summer (Jun–Aug), Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Filleting

Yes

Boat fleet

Boat	Length	Engine	Count	Equipment
Kaasbøll 590	19.5 ft	75 hp	8	Ekkolodd, Kartplotter, Redningsvester, Drivstoff betales separat (fylles hos vert)
Hekkingen 615	20 ft	100 hp	2	Ekkolodd, Kartplotter, Redningsvester, Drivstoff betales separat (fylles hos vert)
Hansvik 18'	18 ft	30 hp	6	Ekkolodd, Kartplotter, Redningsvester, Drivstoff betales separat (fylles hos vert)

Species and seasons

Species	Jan–Mar	Apr–Jun	Jul–Sep	Oct–Dec
Cod	Best	Best	Good	Good
Halibut	OK	Good	Best	Good
Saithe	OK	Good	Best	Good
Wolffish	OK	Good	Best	OK
Redfish	Good	Good	Best	Good
Haddock	OK	Good	Best	Good

Best= best seasonGood= goodOK= possible

Accommodation

Holiday house, 3 bedrooms (66 m²)

Units: 6 · Max guests: 6

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Mikrobølgeovn · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Veimann large house (120 m², 4 bedrooms)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 12

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Yttereidet large house (120 m², 4 bedrooms)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 8

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Practical information

Address: Medbyveien 116, 9395 Kaldfarnes

Nearest airport: Bardufoss (BDU) (95 km)

Website: senjahavfiske.no/

What we like about Senja Havfiskesenter

✓The west side of Senja puts deep water in Mefjorden and Veidmannsfjorden within easy reach, with Andfjorden further out.
✓A German-speaking host and an established German reseller make travel logistics straightforward for continental guests.
✓A private dock at each house with a Kaasbøll 590 and 75 hp four-stroke outboard, so the boat is at the door.

Worth knowing

!West coast of Senja: about 95 km / 1h40m drive from Bardufoss airport, and over 200 km from Tromsø.
!Limited local infrastructure in Medby: a grocery store about 1 km away and a restaurant 100 m away, but few other services nearby.

Tips from experienced anglers

1Halibut fishing on the west side of Senja peaks from June to September -- book the larger boat or double-check fuel range before running far offshore.
2Follow the minimum sizes north of 62°N: cod 44 cm outside 4 nautical miles and 55 cm inside 4 nautical miles, haddock 40 cm, halibut 84 cm.
3Foreign guests on registered fishing camps may export 15 kg of fish or fish products from Norway in 2026 -- the catch must be traceable to the camp and the angler.

Frequently asked questions about Senja Havfiskesenter

Where is Senja Havfiskesenter located?

Senja Havfiskesenter is located in Medby on Veidmannsfjorden, on the west coast of Senja in Senja municipality. The postal address is Medbyveien 116, 9395 Kaldfarnes. The nearest airport is Bardufoss (BDU), about 95 km by car (around 1h40m).

What boats can guests rent?

The fleet has 8 Kaasbøll 590s (19.5 ft, 75 hp four-stroke), 2 larger Hekkingen 615s (20 ft, 100 hp) for longer trips like halibut runs, and 6 Hansvik 18-footers with 30 hp. All boats have echo sounder, chart plotter and life vests, moored at private docks. Fuel is paid separately to the host.

Is there a filleting room and freezer for the catch?

Yes, the camp has a covered filleting station with running water and freezer storage for the catch. Remember the 2026 export quota of 15 kg of fish or fish products per person from a registered tourist fishing business.

What species are caught on the west side of Senja?

Main species are cod, saithe, haddock, halibut, wolffish and redfish. Skrei (winter cod) fishing peaks from February to April, halibut from June to September, while saithe and haddock are caught all season in the deeper marks off Medby and Mefjord.

Does the host speak German?

Yes, Senja Havfiskesenter has a German-speaking host on site and works with a German reseller, making it easy for German-speaking guests to book a package with flights, rental car, house and boat.

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