The fjord between Finnsnes and Senja is sheltered, productive water. On the outer coast the sea can be rough; in here it stays calm more often, which means more days when the conditions are right, the boat sits steady and the fishing is good. We run a 20-foot boat — stable, comfortable for up to five people — with a fish finder on board so you can see what is below before you drop the line.
The trip runs between three and six hours. You decide how long as you go. Three hours gives you a solid session with time to move between spots. Six hours gives you the full run of the fjord, a proper feel for the water, and the best chance of landing something interesting. Cod, saithe and haddock are the reliable targets. Halibut are present in these waters too — keep your line deep and you might find one.
Rods are available to hire on board if you haven't brought your own. Your guide knows the grounds and will set you up. There is nothing complicated about the technique — it is a handline, not a fly rod — and your guide will be alongside you throughout.
Sea eagles are common in this part of Troms. The area around the inner Senja fjord holds a good population, and it is not unusual to see three or four during a single outing. Your guide will point them out when they appear and bring the boat close if conditions allow. They are large birds — much larger than you expect — and they tend to hunt low over the water, which means you often get a proper look.
