Sea fishing, salmon fishing and ice fishing in Northern Norway is a dream for many fishers around the world. To catch a halibut or shiny salmon in Northern Norway makes a fishers holiday perfect. We have collected some of the most important Norwegian fishing rules and regulations for foreigners on this page. Please check the links and remember that it is the fisher's responsibility to be familiar with the up-dated conditions and regulation. This is not an official site for fishing regulations.
Fishing and fish farming in Lyngenfjord region go far back and are still an important part of everyday life in Northern Norway. In the Lyngenfjord region, we have professional fishing fleet, salmon farming and fishing toursim entrepreneurs. Many locals also catch the fish their family eats.
If you would like to try your luck fishing in our region, in the sea, the rivers or the lakes, please check the rules and regulations below. (Mistakes might occur and changes happen quickly, so always check the official sites before fishing.)
Limits and Rules for Exporting Fish from Norway
Starting 2026, the amount of fish that can be taken out of the country has been reduced from 18 to 15 kg of fish or fish products, twice per year. From 2027, the Fiskeridirektoratet's plan is to reduce this to 10 kg per person.
To take fish out of the country, the person who caught it must export it themselves. In addition, a minimum age of 12 years now applies for exporting fish. Travelers must meet also these documentation standards. The documentation must include:
- Name, date of birth, and address of the person exporting the fish
- Name, address, and organization number of the registered tourist fishing business
- Duration of stay and fishing period
- Date of issuance
- Name, contact details, and signature of the responsible person at the business
The named tourist angler must be present when the fish is exported. Documentation is personal and cannot be issued for groups.