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Halibut Camp – Sørøya

Sørøya, Norway
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Duration

week

Water type

Salt water

Group Size

5

Languages

English, Norwegian

Overview

You live and fish in one of the richest seas for fish.

Huge fjords with vertical rock walls hundreds of meters high are lined by magnificent glaciers.

 

Accommodations

Two types of comfortable accommodation.

Double rooms with common areas or own newly renovated apartments.

 

Double rooms with separate beds

Own toilet / shower with underfloor heating.
Bed linen / towels / toilet paper / soap and final cleaning are included in the price.

There are six double rooms in the building.

A total of twelve guests share a large kitchen, living room and dining room. Common areas are about 200 m².

In a situation of five people in a group, you can have one of the slightly larger rooms with a third bed for NOK 1000 extra.

 

Apartments for 4 persons

Apartments with their own entrance.

The apartments are small but well planned.

On 34 m² there is: couch, tv where you can hook up and watch whatever you want via chromecast
Shower / toilet / kitchen with dining table / small sauna

The apartments have two small rooms with bunk beds, so there is room for two people in each room.

Boats and equipment

 

The boats are located about 75m from the main building.

On the long side are filleting rooms, freezers and drying rooms.

All persons have access to a large freezer that can easily hold 72 kg of fillets and a filleting room with two large tables. And of course also a large drying room for wet clothes.

 

2x Gemi 730 + Honda 250 Hp / 4 persons

Gemi are probably the widest aluminum boats of this size that you can find in Norway. They have a huge amount of free deck space compared to other similar ships. This is one of the reasons why they are so extremely stable and can handle really rough seas.

Their stability also makes them better than many other ships at preventing seasickness.

The downside is the weight of the ship, making it slower at sea than the Arronet.

 

2x Arronet 23.5 SPT 2 + Yamaha 200 Hp / 4 persons

The Arronet is narrower and slightly more V-shaped.

 

These boats cut the waves like nothing else.

The risk of being caught in some weather that the boats can’t handle is almost nil.

It takes strong winds and big waves for these boats to get out of hand. Operators check the weather forecast and help plan fishing on a daily basis to make fishing as safe as possible.

All boats are equipped with Garmin 1222xsv, radar, VHF and AIS.

Modern and state-of-the-art electronics are key to good results in Northern Norway. Really advanced sonar lets you search for fish and the right type of bottom.

 

Fishing equipment rental

Equipment rental for all types of heavy fishing.

A package with rod, reel and line costs NOK 900 per week.

If you have the equipment yourself, but you are not sure that it is good enough, we recommend that you leave it at home and rent it. Only the best equipment is good enough.

To rent the equipment, it must be specified in the request.

Prices and reservations

 

Boat + 2 x double room / 1 week (7 nights, 6 days fishing) / NOK 30,000

It includes: living in two double rooms with a separate toilet and shower.

That means NOK 7500 per person if you are a group of four.

Total for 4 people

 

Boat + apartment / 1 week (7 nights, 6 days fishing) / NOK 34,000

Total for 4 people

 

Guide 1 day / NOK 4,500

Guide 6 days / NOK 24,000

Extra bed for 5 people (available in double rooms) / NOK 1,000

Transfer from the airport / NOK 1,600

Equipment rental / NOK 900

Floating suit rental / NOK 400

 

*Equipment and lure rental is included if you book a full week with a guide (6 days).

*The price for the airport transfer is for one group (up to four people) in both directions.

 

Other prices

Gasoline usually costs NOK 7,000-15,000  per boat for a week depending on how much you drive.

Fishing on the island of Sørøya

Sørøya is perhaps the most famous fishing destination in all of Norway. The island is known for excellent fishing for huge cod, halibut and perhaps the best fishing in the world. In addition, you can target ocean perch, flounder and much more.

Many world records have been set here over the years.

The Gulf Stream warms the Norwegian coast and meets the cold, nourishing waters of the Arctic seas. This is what makes this coast unique in terms of the amount of fish.. It is often called the richest ocean in the world for good reason.

The Gulf Stream flows along the Norwegian coast to where the land turns east just before Sørøya.

 

Storskalltaren

In the eye of the Gulf Stream loop, about 30 nautical miles west of Sørøya, lies a reef called Storskalltaren. It is probably the most legendary fishing spot in all of Norway. This reef is surrounded by great depths and the current makes it extremely nutritious.

This area is like a roller coaster of rocks, sand, coral and gravel. You couldn’t dream of a more interesting place to fish. The amount of fish is simply indescribable. From the bottom to the surface are covered by schools of bait fish, basically everywhere there are a lot of predators. Large numbers of large flounder and perhaps the largest concentration of large stationary cod. 20kg+ is very common. The largest that was caught here was 35.1 kg and 161 cm.

People still often catch more fish in 1 day at Storskalltaren than in the rest of the week closer to the coast. It really is absolutely unique and a pristine place like this is unheard of these days.

About 1 hour 20 minutes from the campsite.

 

Kamøy

In the northwestern part of the island you will find the island of Kamøya. It’s roughly the same distance as Storskalltaren, but it’s a slightly safer route because you’re driving and fishing closer to shore. Kamøya is surrounded by a picturesque area of sandy bottom with large accumulations of haddock and halibut.

 

Seasonality

March

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Early in the year in March/April the best cod fishing in the world is just outside the campsite in the fjord. The first weeks of March are difficult. There are often high winds, sub-zero temperatures and extreme amounts of snow. March week is an expedition and not suitable for everyone. But there is a good chance of catching really big cod. Cod also has the best meat in March. Halibut fishing can also be good. Other species are difficult to catch.

 

April

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Cod start spawning in early April and are hungrier after that. The fishing really picks up and you can get a huge amount of big fish. They weigh a little less but fight better. Cod over 25kg are still common and it is still possible to get one over 30kg. The difference is that they would weigh 35-40kg+ a bit earlier in the season.

The weather is significantly better than in March. For most people, fishing in April is a much better option.

 

May – June

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Most of the skrei are gone but there is still very good cod fishing and even slightly better weather. Flounder fishing is starting to pick up, but is limited to the outer areas at great depths, making fishing dependent on the weather.

There is never as high a chance of getting a fish over 2 meters as in May. But you should be aware that fishing can be really good and really bad. There are not as many fish in the shallower waters as in the summer, and they usually hold at greater depths. The halibut and flounder fishing is incredibly good, perhaps at its best in May.

 

June – August

14/6-30/8 – Mixed summer fishing of many species.

Summer offers fantastic nature, stable weather and good fishing for basically all species.

Halibut fishing is very steady and can be incredibly good on a regular basis. There is often good fishing right in front of the camp. The higher average weight is further towards greater depths. Cod fishing is good but it is limited to places like Reis, Runningen and especially Storskalltaren where you can get a lot of fish of 10-20kg.

You can find cod near the campsite, but they are mainly small fish up to 10 kg.

The big cod fishing has been getting better and better since June.

Halibut fishing remains steady and conditions are slowly improving over the summer.

Summer is probably the right time to come if it’s your first time. You get a little bit of everything and usually pretty good weather. Then if you want to focus on really big cod, big flounder or a lot of halibut, you can choose spring / autumn.

 

Autumn

1/9-14/10 – Halibut and flounder fishing.

Autum is the best season for halibut fishing. Higher average weight and more big fish near the campsite than in summer.

 

You no longer have to travel far to feel like you have a really good chance of catching a big fish over 150cm. At the same time, the northern side of the island is certainly the densest area of Norway in this period. When the fishing is good, you can have 20-30 halibut in the boat in a day. Sometimes even more if you are really skilled. In addition, the average weight is absolutely incredible and almost all of them are over 100cm and about 10-12kg.

Flounder fishing on the north side in September and October can be crazy fun.

Cod fishing is probably the same as in the summer. But the weather and the sea can be a little more difficult, making access a little more difficult.Autumn

1/9-14/10 Fall halibut and flounder fishing.

Fall is the best season for halibut fishing. Higher average weight and more big fish near the campsite than in summer.

You no longer have to travel far to feel like you have a really good chance of catching a big fish over 150cm. At the same time, the northern side of the island is certainly the densest area of Norway in this period. When the fishing is good, you can hathe weather and seas can be a little tricky, making access difficult.

Guiding

If you want to optimize your chances of catching the fish of your dreams, you should take a guide on the boat. Although the administrators try to provide as much information and tips as possible, the guide is invaluable. This means you will fish significantly better for the rest of the week.

Flights

We recommend that you book through one of the major companies such as SAS and your final destination on the island is Hasvik Airport (HAA).

Included/Excluded

  • Boats
  • Accommodations
  • Transfer
  • Food

Tour's Location

Sørøya, Norway

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