Skjervøy

Skjervøy Fiskecamp.. NEW ROD CAUGHT NORWEGIAN RECORD COD.. 41 Kilos just landed (April 2010).. Special rates for 2011 book now limited space.

Access

You have the choice of fast or cruise ferries from Tromsø or a private minibus/coach for groups of 4 plus. Flight times will dictate to some degree. SAS flights from Heathrow connect with the fast ferry transfer which takes only 2 hours. Alternatively clients have the choice of SAS or Norwegian flights arriving later that require private mini coach transfers, approx 4 hours duration.

The number one sea angling destination in Norway. The catch rates here just get better and better. Huge cod potential in March/April. From May to September the fishing gets better and better as the fjord warms and more food/baitfish move in attracting vast numbers of predators. There's always fish around, early on they shoal up more tightly but as summer progresses the fishing gets better as more fish shoals move in and are more evenly distributed. Here you fish relatively sheltered waters, targeting underwater features around 40 to 70 metres in depth. It's boat drift fishing, covering quite a bit of ground each drift. Big cod are in abundance with doubles and twenties common. 30's and 40's are caught most weeks and there's the chance of much bigger cod. The Halibut fishing is exceptional, usually producing bigger numbers from August onwards but in 2008 the halibut turned up in numbers in April! Lots of species, great fishing reasonably close to the lodge and a great setup with all the facilities of a smalltown close by.

The town has 2 supermarkets, cafes, restaurant and 2 bars. Tackle shop and shops for all your needs. All surrounding a scenic harbour.

Accommodation

3 apartments each sleeping 4 persons in 2 twin bedrooms. 1 apartment with 3 twin bedded rooms sleeping 6 persons. 8 cabins each with 2 bedrooms and a total of 6 beds (4 lower 2 upper). All include heating, linen, towels and final cleaning (but you should leave the property as you found it). Fitted kitchen with all facilities for self catering, microwave, cooker, fridge/freezer, electric kettle. TV lounge with combined dining/kitchen area. Spacious bathroom. The town centre is 5 minute by boat, 12 minutes walk or 3 minutes by taxi. Fish cleaning room, freezer room, tackle storage on site. Rod/reel hire possible.

Skippered Fishing: Aboard Troms Explorer 43' Catamaran.

This superbly appointed fishing vessel is fully skippered and will take anglers out of Skjervoy and Arnoy depending on dates. Available for full charters and day trips according to availability and demand.

Self Use Boats

18 foot Fjordfangst and Arvor boats. (More Arvor style boats being added for 2010).
The latter are great for early and late season fishing as they have a cabin and you can venture a little further out. Having inboard diesel engines they are also cheaper to fuel and operate. Ideal for 4 persons. The Fjordfangst have 40hp 4 stroke petrol outboards and fish 2 to 4 persons, they are stable and both boat types are fitted with GPS/echo sounders. You pay for fuel locally, this is supplied by the lodge.

Price Examples 2011 NOW BOOKING. Sample prices... Hurry booking fast..

Summer From £561pp For Group Of 4 (FLIGHTS EXTRA)

Low season April & Sept. From £375pp for group of 4 , £463 pp group of 3, £639 pp group of 2. (Cottage, shared  and Atransfers & standard boat).

Cottage , transfers & Arvor boat from.. £445 pp 4 persons.  £556.. 3 persons.

(cottage, transfers & boat included, flights &  extra) We can book inclusive packages or you can arrange own flights.

ENJOY OFF PEAK BARGAIN TRIPS 2010.. Skjervoy offers huge discounts in March, April and September with excellent fishing potential. Special inclusive price example based on 4 travelling together, from £625 pp, includes direct flights from London Gatwick, private transfers, cottage and Arvor boat for 7 nights 6 days fishing. Target those big Halibut, Cod and Coalfish.

SKJERVOY is the best sea fishing centre in Norway. March, April and September are bargain months with huge discounts on the high season prices. Weather can be variable but there are many good weather days and the fishing at this time for big cod, wolf fish and halibut can be excellent. We suggest hiring the Arvor boats at this time of year as they have a cabin for shelter.

In September the big coalfish are around and the halibut and cod fishing is still very good. High summer is May to August with daylight hours at their longest, 24 hours of daylight with the potential to fish right around the clock. The fishing in the daylight hours of nightime is usually the best, a unique experience. The sea generally flattens right out and fish feed on the shallower marks.