Sea Fishing in Vesterålen – Guide 2026
Vesterålen lies north of Lofoten and includes Andenes, Bø, Nyksund and Stø, with exposed coast and fjords. This guide lists eight directory entries and covers halibut, cod, saithe, wolffish, redfish and haddock. Species conditions, whale sightings, weather and boat services vary and are not guaranteed.
Key facts
A glimpse of Vesterålen
Fishing camps in Vesterålen
| Camp | Type | Boats | Species | Price from |
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| Bleik Sea Cabins (Havhusene Bleik) | Open sea | 1 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Saithe | See camp |
| Andoy Fiske Camp | Open sea | 6 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Vesterålen Kysthotell | Archipelago | 2 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Lankanholmen Sjøhus | Open sea | 1 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Vesterålen Rorbuer | Coastal | 1 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Risøyhamn Sjøhus | Fjord | 10 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Haddock | See camp |
| Offersøy Feriesenter | Fjord | 2 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Ringstad Resort | Coastal | 1 pcs | Cod, Saithe | See camp |
Seasonal calendar
How to get to Vesterålen
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By air
Stokmarknes Skagen (SKN), Harstad/Narvik Evenes (EVE), Andøya Andenes (ANX)
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Ferry
Melbu–Fiskebøl (fra Lofoten), Sortland–Risøyhamn
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Driving from Oslo
ca. 22 hours
Frequently asked questions about sea fishing in Vesterålen
What sets Vesterålen apart from Lofoten for fishing?
Vesterålen and Lofoten have different geography and operator coverage, but this guide has no comparable visitor or catch data with which to rank them. Whale watching from Andenes must be booked and confirmed separately.
When is the best halibut season in Vesterålen?
This guide uses summer and autumn as indicative halibut periods. It is not a catch or size guarantee; weather, place, operator season and closures decide. Targeted fishing is closed from 20 December to 20 April.
How do I get to Vesterålen?
Stokmarknes (SKN), Evenes (EVE) and Andøya (ANX) are possible air gateways; Melbu–Fiskebøl is a possible ferry link. Flights, ferries, coastal services and driving times change, so check your date.
Can I see whales while fishing in Vesterålen?
Whales may occur off Vesterålen, and operators offer dedicated whale-watching trips from Andenes. A sighting during a fishing trip is never guaranteed; check operator, season and terms.
Planning a fishing trip to Vesterålen?
Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Vesterålen tools for catch data and export-quota overview.