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, Kaasbøll sea boats with echo sounder and chart plotter, a covered filleting station and freezer storage. German-speaking host on site.
Quick facts
Boat fleet
| Boat | Length | Engine | Count | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaasbøll 590 | 19.5 ft | 75 hp | 7 | Ekkolodd, Kartplotter, Redningsvester, Drivstoff inkludert i ukepris |
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 |
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) (230 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
- !Long transfer: about 230 km drive from Bardufoss airport, and longer 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 inside the baseline and 55 cm outside, 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?
What boats can guests rent?
Is there a filleting room and freezer for the catch?
What species are caught on the west side of Senja?
Does the host speak German?
Planning a fishing trip to Senja Havfiskesenter?
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