Fjord

Lauklines Kystferie

Sea Fishing in Tromso 2026

Lauklines Kystferie sits right on the waterfront in the sheltered Kattfjord on Kvaløya, only about a 40-minute drive from Tromsø Airport. The former fish-trading station, established in 1920, has been run as a holiday resort since 1999 and offers high-standard rorbu cabins, guided fishing trips with a skipper, fishing-tackle hire, a covered filleting room and freezer. It is roughly 20 minutes sailing to the open sea, and the area is renowned for big halibut, cod and saithe -- with the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter.

Last updated: 4 June 2026

Details are compiled from operator and third-party sources; “last updated” does not mean every field was independently verified. Confirm prices, capacity, boats, facilities and registration status before booking. To qualify for the export quota, you must both fish and stay through a registered tourist fishing business and carry individual documentation.

Quick facts

Location

Tromsø, Tromso

Fishing zone

North of 62°N

Camp type

Fjord

Boats

3 pcs

Top species

Halibut, Cod, Saithe, Wolffish, Haddock, Redfish, Ling

Guide season

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

Filleting

Yes

Boat fleet

Boat	Length	Engine	Count	Equipment
Arronet 30 SPT (guidet/skippert med Explore the Arctic)	31 ft	300 hp	3	Garmin kartplotter, Garmin ekkolodd, Garmin radar, VHF-radio, Redningsflåte og redningsvester, EPIRB / AIS-SART, Profesjonelt sportsfiskeutstyr, Flyteklær, støvler, lue og hansker, Lokal skipper/guide

Species and seasons

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

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Accommodation

Standard rorbu cabin

Units: 3 · Max guests: 6

Ca. 100 m² over to etasjer · 3 soverom · 2 bad med dusj og toalett · Fullt utstyrt kjøkken · Klimaanlegg (AC) · Elektrisk oppvarming · Sjøutsikt

Premium rorbu cabin

Units: 3 · Max guests: 6

Ca. 100 m² over to etasjer · 3 soverom · 2 bad med dusj og toalett · Fullt utstyrt kjøkken · Klimaanlegg (AC) · Elektrisk oppvarming · Høyere standard og sjøutsikt

Pricing information

Accommodation is booked via Visbook (reservations.visbook.com/702). Guided fishing trips with a skipper are booked and priced separately. Self-drive boat hire is unavailable. See lauklines.no for current prices.

Practical information

Address: Vasstrandvegen 578, 9108 Kvaløya

Nearest airport: Tromsø (TOS)

Website: lauklines.no

What we like about Lauklines Kystferie

✓Sheltered waterfront location in Kattfjord -- only about 20 minutes sailing to the open sea, and just ~40 min from Tromsø Airport
✓Renowned big-halibut area, with reefs and structures holding large cod and saithe all year round
✓Guided fishing trips with a local skipper, plus a covered filleting room and freezer

Worth knowing

!Self-drive boat hire is unavailable -- confirm guided-trip capacity and pricing directly when booking
!Only six cabins in total -- peak season (winter skrei fishing, summer midnight sun) should be booked well in advance

Tips from experienced anglers

1Ask for the airport transfer with a grocery-shopping stop -- Lauklines arranges pickup from Tromsø Airport
2For locally informed guidance, ask about a trip with Explore the Arctic aboard an Arronet 30 SPT; no particular fish size or catch can be expected
3Use the on-site filleting room and freezer, and check the export quota before heading home -- tourist anglers may take a limited amount of fish out of Norway

Frequently asked questions about Lauklines Kystferie

Can I rent my own boat at Lauklines, or do I need a skipper?

Lauklines ended self-drive boat hire from 1 January 2023. Fishing trips are offered with a skipper/guide through Explore the Arctic. Confirm the current boat, capacity and price directly when booking.

What fish species can I catch at Lauklines on Kvaløya?

The operator mentions halibut, cod, saithe, wolffish, haddock, redfish, ling, and monkfish. The Institute of Marine Research gives February–April as the main spawning period for Northeast Arctic cod. Species availability, fish size, and catches vary.

How many cabins does Lauklines have, and how many guests can stay?

Lauklines has six cabins -- three standard and three premium -- each roughly 100 m² over two floors with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, fully equipped for up to six people. All have AC, electric heating and a full kitchen.

How far is it from Tromsø Airport to Lauklines?

Lauklines is on Kvaløya, about a 30–40 minute drive southwest of Tromsø city and airport. They can arrange an airport transfer, optionally with a grocery-shopping stop on the way.

Are there filleting and freezing facilities for the catch?

Yes. Lauklines has a covered gutting and filleting room and a large freezer so you can keep your catch. Remember that tourist anglers must observe Norway's fish export quota.

Planning a fishing trip to Lauklines Kystferie?

Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Tromso tools for catch data and export-quota overview.

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