FROM SEA TO TABLE

Crab Fishing &
Dinner in Lofoten

Catch Your Dinner – the Lofoten Way

Head out to sea, pull the crab pots and bring your catch back to shore. Afterwards, sit down at Nyvågar and enjoy a freshly prepared crab dinner – caught by you, straight from the waters of Lofoten.

MORE THAN A MEAL

A Taste of Lofoten's Fishing Culture

Step aboard our boat and head out with a guide to pull crab pots from the waters around Lofoten. There is always a little anticipation as the pots come to the surface, you never quite know what will be waiting below.

Our catch is brown crab, known for its rich flavour and delicate meat. Along the way, your guide will show you how the pots work, tell you about the catch and share stories from life by the sea.

And the best part? What you bring back with you becomes dinner.

FROM CATCH TO DINNER

Fresh Crab, Served by the Sea

After returning to Nyvågar, your catch is brought to the kitchen, where the crab is cooked and then given time to cool before it is ready to serve.

Once prepared, you sit down to enjoy the crab with fresh bread, a selection of side dishes and sauces. From pulling the pots at sea to cracking into your own catch at the table, you get to experience the journey from sea to plate from beginning to end.

THE CATCH

Brown Crab from the Waters of Lofoten

Brown crab is a familiar catch along the Norwegian coast, known for its rich, slightly sweet flavour and delicate meat. Both the claws and the body contain meat, with different textures and flavours to discover once the crab is opened at the table.

The crabs live on the seabed and are caught using baited pots, which we retrieve during the trip. Part of the experience is the anticipation of bringing each pot to the surface and discovering what has found its way inside.

Rather than simply ordering crab from a menu, you get to follow the entire journey – from pulling it out of the waters of Lofoten to cracking the shell and enjoying your own catch around the table.

To book this experience, simply submit a booking request using the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to confirm availability, often within just a few hours.

If you have any questions, you’re also welcome to contact us directly at info@hookedonlofoten.com or via WhatsApp.

Price:

Per person 1.495 kr

In case of bad weather, we reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the tour. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, a full refund will be issued.

If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us before booking.

Duration

2 hours

Availability

All year

Experience Details

Crab fishing: 2 hours
Dinner: Included
Dinner time: From 18:00
Location: Nyvågar, Storvåganveien 26, Kabelvåg
Availability: Year-round
Group size: Maximum 8 guests. Travelling with a larger group? Contact us to arrange a private experience.

What's included

2-hour guided crab fishing trip by speedboat
Warm flotation suit for each guest
Use of all equipment (crab pots, gloves, safety gear)
Freshly prepared crab dinner at Restaurant Nyvågar
Maximum 8 participants – Ensuring a personal and intimate experience.

Not included

Warm clothing and footwear – Dress appropriately for the weather.
Drinks during dinner (can be purchased at the restaurant)

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   Martin Irle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A fantastic experience with Hooked on Lofoten! We had five people on the boat, and the guide was absolutely great. Even though the fishing season is quite challenging right now, I managed to catch three large cod and several saithe. A really wonderful extra service at the end: the guide professionally gutted and cleaned the catch, so I was able to take the fish with me perfectly prepared to eat. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Michela Gosmar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The fishing trip was amazing, the guide was professional and answered every question. Everyone fished something and the experience was authentic. I would reccomand this experience to everyone even if they have never fished.
  
 
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   Linden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did a 5 hour shore fishing + open fire cooking experience with Lasse as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and humorous and cooked us some fantastic fresh fish burgers for lunch. Would highly recommend this to anyone, whether beginner or more experienced! Thanks for the enjoyable day 😊 Linden, Kent & Yeen
  
 
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   Andrew Gibson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Genuinely great experience. Went on the crab & dinner trip but got way more than what we expected. Erland is an incredibly knowledgeable guy with bags of humour too - ask about his fish butchery! We got a unique experience that we won’t forget in a hurry. Top class, would recommend to anyone in Lofoten (and although not included, the sauna and dip in the sea after was the cherry on the top!). Also shout out to the Nyvågar restaurant and hotel staff who were top notch as well!
  
 
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   Brage Tvedte 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vi hadde en fantastisk fisketur med Erlend, som er en kjempe flink guide! Vi var heldig med været og alle sammen fikk flere fisker hver. Vi matet havørn med de minste fiskene, før vi dro inn til kai hvor Erlend viste oss hvordan man sløyer fisken. Vil i aller høysete grad anbefale denne turen!
  
 
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   C W 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was a super day! Erland is very professional and a really nice guy! Talkative in a good and relaxed way and was both joking and telling anecdotes. After the fishing trip he instructed us how to take care of every part of the fish and cut up the fish for us. We also had the Hooked and cooked experience were Erland instructs the chef how he should serve every bit of the fish, and the chef at Nyvågar was incredible in making Erlands vision come to life. Amazing day and amazing dinner with our own fish! Worth every penny spent!
  
 
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   Noelle Wallin-Sanchez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want a small group excursion with local guides, this is the place! I wish we’d found them sooner because this was by far our favorite experience in Lofoten. Erland was very genuine and knowledgeable, let us know what to expect, and was very kind and accommodating with our 4yo— even setting up a child’s fishing rod for him to use. Don’t skip the chef’s preparation, the food is incredible— and not just because you helped catch it!
  
 
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   Emma Nelson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the most amazing catch and cook experience with Lasse!!! Our day with Hooked on Lofoten was truly one of our best days in Norway. We cannot recommend this trip enough to people who want a great experience, whether you’re a fishing purist or a nature lover. Lasse was truly amazing, so knowledgeable and kind. He gave us an incredible day, and his cooking was top notch!
  
 
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   Kay Tasker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a couple of great days with Lasse and Eirik (separately) hiking & cycling. Both are clearly passionate about Lofoten, knowledgable and led our group confidently.
They’re also nice, respectful guys who felt like an extension of our group and were able to adapt to our needs easily- making for an even more enjoyable trip. Would book again if I’m ever lucky enough to be back in Lofoten ;)