Fishing Holidays
Fishing holidays near Tromsø
Ersfjordbotn Brygge is located directly by the water, giving you easy access to some of the most beautiful fishing areas around Tromsø. Whether for a relaxed day on the fjord or several days of fishing, our location makes it simple to get out on the water.
Fishing in the Arctic Fjords
From cod and coalfish to halibut, wolffish and more, the waters around Ersfjorden offer exciting opportunities throughout the season. Conditions vary with weather, tide and time of year, but the experience of fishing in these surroundings is always something special.
After your trip, you can clean and fillet your catch in comfort, use our vacuum packers and prepare everything for transport. Freezing and packing boxes for bringing fish home are also available — just let us know.
Fishing Quota 2027
Kvaernø 630 Fishing Boats
- Self-draining hull with high sides
- GPS, sonar and chart plotter
- Life jackets included
- Safety briefing before departure
- Fishing rods available for rent
- Fishing suits available for rent
Kvaernø 630
From NOK 1,750 per boat / day
Excluding fuel
Boat licence required · Safety briefing before departure
Fish cleaning
Cleaning or filleting fish is not permitted inside the apartments. Please use the dedicated fish-cleaning room next to the reception, where you will find facilities for filleting, vacuum packing and freezing your catch.
On-Site Facilities
- Fish-cleaning and filleting facilities
- Vacuum packing facilities
- Freezing facilities
- Packing boxes for transport
Fish Species in Ersfjorden
Halibut
One of the most sought-after species in the fjord
Cod
Abundant throughout the season
Pollock
Active and strong fighters
Wolffish
Found near the seabed
Haddock
Common in coastal waters
Redfish
Occasionally caught
Fishing Regulations in Norway
Important rules for boat operations, tourist fishing and exporting fish. Please read these carefully before heading out on the water.
Rules for Boat Operations
- ·Travel more than 100 metres from the nearest fish farm when fishing. All boat traffic must take place at least 20 metres away from fish farms and mooring devices.
- ·From 1 May 2015, the use of a life jacket or flotation suit is mandatory for everyone on board boats with a length of less than 8 metres. Exceptions apply when at anchor or in port.
- ·Do not fish below the minimum size.
- ·The alcohol limit for the driver of a boat under 15 m is 0.8 ‰.
- ·Maximum speed when driving in a harbour is 5 knots (9 km/h).
- ·From 01.05.2010, persons born after 01.01.1980 must have a certificate to drive boats longer than 8 m and/or equipped with engines stronger than 25 HP.
Rules for Tourist Fishing
Foreign tourists must follow these rules when fishing:
- ·Only use handheld gear — tourists are not allowed to use nets, pots, traps, lines, etc.
- ·It is not allowed to sell the catch.
- ·Tourists cannot participate in the direct capture of king crab.
- ·Under certain conditions, tourists can participate in hunting for coastal seals together with a Norwegian citizen if they hold an approved shooting licence.
Export Regulations (2026/2027)
Tourists who fish through a registered fishing camp may export fish from Norway under these rules:
- ·Only tourists aged 12 or older who fish through a registered fishing camp may export fish from Norway.
- ·The export quota is 15 kg of fish or fish products, and may be used twice per calendar year.
- ·From 1 January 2027, the quota will be reduced to 10 kg, twice per calendar year.
- ·Trophy fish cannot be exported in addition to the export quota.
- ·Salmon, trout, char and other freshwater species are not covered by the export quota.
Documentation: The export document must include the name, date of birth and home address of the person exporting the fish, the name, business address and organization number of the registered fishing business, the period of stay and fishing period, date of issue, and the name, contact details and signature of the person responsible for the business. The people named in the document must be present when the fish is taken out of Norway. Group documentation is not allowed.
Source: fiskeridir.no
Minimum Fishing Sizes
Regulations for hand-held fishing gear north of 62°. Everyone who fishes in the sea in Norway must follow the rules on minimum size, so more small fish live until they are big enough to reproduce.
Exempt Species
The following species have no minimum size limit:
Note: For the complete and up-to-date minimum size table, please refer to the official Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries regulations atfiskeridir.no.
Book Your Fishing Trip
Combine fjordside apartments with a fishing boat for the ultimate Arctic angling experience.