SPORT FISHING IN NORWAY
Regulations for salmon, sea trout, sea char and inland fishing.
Special rights for children
All children under 16 years of age may participate in inland fishing with a rod and handline free of charge from January 1st to August 20th. In watercourses where licenses are required, children are required to carry a license which is free of charge. In areas where fishing licenses are not required, landowner permission is not necessary. These regulations do not apply in watercourses carrying salmonids, sea-trout, sea char or crayfish. The regulation on free fishing for children does not apply in artificial fishing ponds, and the county governor, environmental department reserves the right to restrict fishing in particular lakes. Adults accompanying children must secure an ordinary fishing license. Children under 16 years of age must follow all government restrictions, and are not required to adhere to local regulations.
