BUGØYNES BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Øien 620 on Varangerfjord: Rent Maria & Margarethe from Bugøynes
Two stable Øien 620 boats are rented from Restaurant Bistroen in Bugøynes for fishing or cruising on Varangerfjord — boats seat up to four, come with modern navigation and safety kit, and let you legally register your catch.
Øien 620 on Varangerfjord: Rent Maria & Margarethe from Bugøynes.
From the sheltered quay at Bugøynes you can motor straight onto the wide sweep of Varangerfjord aboard one of two Øien 620s, boats built for stability and day-long fishing or cruising. Equipped with echo sounders and chartplotters, Suzuki 50 HP engines, and lifesaving gear included in the rental, these boats are offered by Visit Bugoynes AS from Restaurant Bistroen and are sized to carry small parties comfortably while you chase sea trout and cod in the north.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stable Øien 620s with modern kit
The rental fleet consists of two Øien 620 aluminium boats (620 cm long, 235 cm wide) with steering wheel, self-draining hulls, echo sounders/chartplotters and Suzuki 4-stroke 50 HP engines; life jackets are provided with the rental.
Varangerfjord — fishing and cruising
The boats are rented for trips out on Varangerfjord, offering opportunities to fish or simply cruise the expansive fjord waters around Bugøynes.
Local rental with catch reporting
Rentals depart from Restaurant Bistroen in Bugøynes; life jackets are included, flotation suits can be rented for NOK 100 per person, and renters must register any catch (or a nil return) using the GoFish system — registered catches also affect cross-border allowances.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Board at Restaurant Bistroen, carry your fishing gear aboard a stable Øien 620 and ease out into Varangerfjord under a reliable Suzuki 50 HP four-stroke. The layout and electronics (chartplotter/echo sounder) make finding fish and holding position straightforward; trips can be short half-day jaunts or extended multi-day rentals, and the operator provides the safety kit and practical support so you can focus on fishing or scenic cruising.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are available from short trips (from 3 hours) up to multi-day hires (up to 7 days).
Bring your own fishing equipment; life jackets are included with the boat rental and flotation suits may be rented for NOK 100 per person.
Pick up and return take place from Restaurant Bistroen in Bugøynes (Gunnariveien 1).
Check Norwegian boating license rules: persons born on or after 1 January 1980 require a license to operate higher-power recreational craft; all fishing catches must be reported via the GoFish system.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent a boat?
Rental periods range from a minimum of 3 hours to as long as 7 days.
Where do I meet the operator to pick up the boat?
Meet at Restaurant Bistroen, Gunnariveien 1, Bugøynes, Troms og Finnmark 9935, Norway.
What equipment is provided and what must I bring?
Life jackets are included in the rental price; you must bring your own fishing equipment. Flotation suits are available to rent for NOK 100 per person.
Are there limits on the number of people aboard?
For safety the operator does not rent the boats for more than four persons when you are going fishing.
Do I need a boating license to operate the boat?
Norwegian regulations require that all persons born on or after 1 January 1980 hold the appropriate boating license to operate recreational craft above certain size/power thresholds.
What are the rules for reporting and transporting catch?
Everyone who rents a boat to fish is required by Norwegian law to report their catch (including nil returns); Visit Bugoynes uses the GoFish system for registrations. When you use an official local rental company and register your catch, you may bring 15 kg of catch per person across the Finnish border (allowed twice a year).