• General information
• Fishing fees and licenses
• Fishing for anadromous salmonids
• Inland Fishing
• Angling in the sea
• Fish diseases
• Avoid spreading of fish species
• Rights of passage on uncultivated earth
• Special rights for children
• Important rules to remember

Rights of passage on uncultivated earth

The common right to passage on foot in areas which are not cultivated is an important condition for a successful fishing trip. These rights include picnicing, camping and setting up a tent. All areas excepting cultivated earth, cultivated pasturage, planted areas, home sites and farm yards and associated buildings, are regarded as "utmark" (outfields) and are open for free passage. You may also pick mushrooms and berries in such areas. The priviledge of free passage is not without responsibility and should not result in unecessary disturbance of landowners or other users of nature. Boat without engine is permitted almost everywhere. Motorboat is permitted in the sea and in lakes greater than 2 km2. Driver must be above the age of 16 when driving a boat with engine exceeding 10 HP or has a speed limit exceeding 10 knots. A driver licence is not required for boats with weight less than 25 tons.

Remember:

• No camping within 150 meters of a house or cabin, and a tent may not remain at the same location for more than 2 days without landowner permission.
• The right to pick berries in areas regarded as utmark does not include cloudberries in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark.
• Lighting a campfire is prohibited from April 15th to September 15th, except in mountainous areas above the treeline.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times from April 1st to August 20th, and at other times in the vicinity of grazing animals.
• Keep the environment clean. Dispose of all garbage and waste in a responsible manner, and you will be a welcome visitor another time.

Further information on common rights and walking in utmark is available from the County Governor and the Directorate for Nature Management.