Sea fishing on Soroya Island

Fishing on Soroya is well known among anglers. In general, the fishing year is usually divided into different seasons where fishing is focused on different types of fish.

Season

The fishing season begins in mid-February with the fishing for skrei cod, which migrates to the Norwegian coast from the Barents Sea.

The sea around Soroy is one of the absolute best places where even world record fish are caught. Most of the fishing takes place relatively close to land (5-20km from the campsite) and usually the fish are really very big.

The season for skrei (cod) runs from mid-February to the end of April. In bad weather, flounder fishing is often possible close to land, as is fishing for large halibut outside the harbour. During skrei fishing, there are often many dolphins, humpback whales and whales around the fishing grounds, which is another fishing experience.

Spring/summer fishing:

From mid-April to August there is varied fishing with more focus on halibut but still good cod fishing with a chance of some really big cod. In good weather, long trips are usually organized to, among others, the legendary Storskalltaren, Rosa and Kamöysundet.

In the deep banks around Soroya it is possible to get fish between 7-10kg which is a fantastic size so close to land. It’s also a good time for cod, wolffish, brosme, haddock, flounder, etc.

Autumn:

In autumn, the greatest attention is paid to halibut, which moves into shallower water when the temperature drops. Spinning fishing with jigs between 100-150 grams is very popular and effective.

To bet on big fish, many people choose lures with natural bait, often whole cod.

October is the month when the most 150 cm + halibut are caught.

Flounder tend to be really heavy and packed during September/October, this is definitely an underrated sportfish that requires finesse to be tricked into cutting and putting up a good fight.

Cod fishing can be fantastic in autumn and some of the shallow waters usually produce very large fish over 20kg for those hungry for combination fishing.

Boats and equipment

Quality Swedish boats of the company Arronet Teknik AB, which are used by the maritime police and the coast guard, among others.

Arronet 23.5 ft with 150 hp four-stroke engine

Boat equipment:

Chartplotter / sonar / VHF radio / rod holder / gaffs / forks / hook / tail rope / emergency flares and other safety equipment.

Boats are fully fueled on arrival and must be returned fully fueled.

All boats are equipped with a Dualog tracking system that updates the latest position at 10-minute intervals. A “spare boat” is always ready in the camp if needed. In addition, there is also a spare engine ready to go, new plotters, sonar, transducers, VHF.

Processing of catches

At the pier, there is a free space under the roof with running water, cutting boards and a packing bench.

It is directly adjacent to a spacious freezer room where fish are stored at -18°C until they are returned home. We always have polystyrene boxes approved for air transport in stock.

Guided fishing trips

It is possible to book one or more fishing days with a guide. It is a good idea to get more fishing training and improve your future fishing. A guide can be booked for a special type of fishing, or you can set a fishing strategy together based on what is good for the moment and the wishes of the guest.

Accommodations

Food

The restaurant offers a simpler menu and is fully licensed.

Macköl on tap from the northernmost brewery in the world in Tromsø.
Corporate packages, events and conference spaces.

The restaurant has a large screen TV, which is used for conference film screenings, sports events, etc. On the outdoor terrace you have a wonderful view of the mountains and the sea.

Evenings with live music, banquets, football evenings.

Price list

For 4 people for 1 week:

• Boat – fully equipped Arronet 23.5 ft with 150 hp engine
• Cabin/hytte or double rooms with fully equipped kitchen,
• WC/shower, bed linen and towel included
• Hasvik-Sörvaer transfer
• Advice from a fishing guide
• Free access to facilities such as freezer room, dryer, jacuzzi, sauna.

Price NOK 7,950 / 1 person (NOK 31,800 / team)

Does not include

• Fishing rod rental (rod, reel, line)
• Rental of a floating suit
• Guided fishing trips
• Styrofoam boxes (approved for air transport)
• Fishing equipment shop
• Restaurant and pub

Tailor-made conference packages

Guided fishing trips with everything in between
Guided fishing trips for king crab
Conference room with projector
Training room with projector
Food and drink

Arrival times

Check-in after 17:00

Access to boats after 19:00

Boats must return clean and fully fueled by 18:00 the day before returning home

What is good to know about Soroya

Joker store in Sørvær opening hours:
Monday – Friday 08.30 – 16.00

Saturday 09.00 – 15.30
Sunday closed

Doctors are available 24/7 in Hasvik with a hotline.

Transport

If you want to travel to Soroya, you can do it in different ways.

By air

Flights – two flights daily Oslo-Hasvik (Söröya) with a stopover in Tromsø. It is best to take an early morning flight from Oslo that lands in Hasvik at 15:43. From Hasvik Lufthavs the camp will help arrange transfers, they must be booked in advance.

The journey takes about 40 minutes and the bus usually stops at a grocery store in Sörvaer to buy food for the first few days. The return journey is booked Hasvik-Oslo with a stopover in Tromsø. For the return flight, departure at 08:35 is recommended.

It pays to book well in advance, the earlier the lower the prices.

By air + by car

It is also possible to fly to Alta and rent a car, then take the ferry from Öksfjord to Söröya.

Good choice with access to a car if interested in island hopping or trout / grayling fishing in the mountains.

By car

Ferry timetables can be found at https://snelandia.no/ or Snelandia in the App Store.

Search from: Øksfjord ferjekai (Loppa) to: Hasvik kai (Hasvik).

It is recommended to take the afternoon ferry, then you will arrive just in time to check in at the campsite.

From July 2022 the ferry is free.