Fishing in salt water is a public right, and it is free. Fishing in rivers and lakes and in fresh water is not free. The fishing rights in rivers and lakes belong to the landowners and you can only fish with their permission, for example by buying a fishing permit.
Fishing permits can be purchased in the vicinity of fishing spots, from the landowner, in sports shops, tourist information offices, campsites etc. Children under the age of 16 can fish for freshwater fish from 1 January to 20 August, but they must also buy a fishing permit to fish for salmon, sea trout, and sea char.
The fishing permit often contains information about where and when you are allowed to fish. Usually, you can choose between a day permit, a two-day permit, a week permit or a season permit.
From 1 January 2010, minimum sizes for fish apply to recreational fishing. Familiarise yourself with the minimum sizes applicable in the region in which you plan to fish. You can order a brochure with minimum sizes for fish by sending an e-mail to: info@fiskeridir.no.
