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Fish export quota for tourist fishing in Norway

From 1 January 2026, tourist anglers aged 12+ who fish through a registered tourist fishing business may export up to 15 kg of fish or fish products from Norway, up to two times per calendar year. Fish caught outside a registered business cannot be exported, and the trophy exemption has been removed.

Current Rules

Effective from 2026-01-01

Current rules for exporting fish caught during tourist fishing in Norway: 1. Registered tourist fishing business: Max 15 kg of fish/fish products per person (aged 12+). 2. Frequency: The quota may be used up to two times per calendar year. 3. Unregistered/independent fishing: Fish caught outside registered tourist fishing businesses cannot be exported. 4. Trophy exception: There is no separate trophy fish exemption. 5. Documentation: You need individual documentation from the registered business stating the traveller's identity, business details, stay/fishing period, issue date and responsible person's signature/contact details. 6. Excluded species: Salmon, trout, char and freshwater fish are outside this quota.

Who does this apply to?

Travellers aged 12+ who both fish and stay through a registered tourist fishing business and export sea fish from Norway.

How to comply

  1. 1

    Fish from a registered camp

    Choose a fishing camp that is registered in the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries' register of tourist fishing businesses. You must both fish and stay through the business to use the export quota.

    • Check the registration on the Directorate of Fisheries' website to confirm the camp is registered.
    • Ask for individual export documentation containing every detail required by the Directorate of Fisheries.
  2. 2

    Weigh and pack the fish correctly

    Weigh the fish gutted, filleted, or processed. The total weight of all fish and fish products you take out of Norway must not exceed 15 kg in 2026. There is no separate trophy exception above the quota.

    • Use a digital scale for accurate weighing before packing.
  3. 3

    Have documentation ready at the border

    When leaving Norway, customs authorities may inspect your fish luggage. Have the individual documentation from the registered business ready. The person named on it must be present when the fish leaves Norway.

    • Keep fish separate from other luggage for easy inspection.
    • Take a photo of the fish on the scale as additional documentation.

Consequences of non-compliance

For a violation, all fish or fish products being taken out of the country may be seized.

The Directorate of Fisheries states a standard fine of NOK 8,000 plus NOK 200 per kilogram of fish or fish products for fish smuggling.

Missing documentation from a registered business may lead to confiscation and denied export.

Upcoming changes

From 2027-01-01

From 1 January 2027, the export quota is reduced to 10 kg per person.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current export quota in 2026?
In 2026, the quota is 15 kg per person (aged 12+), and it may be used up to two times per calendar year. Catch must be documented from a registered tourist fishing business.
Can I bring a trophy fish in addition to the quota?
No. There is no longer a separate trophy fish exemption in addition to the export quota.
Does the export quota apply to all types of seafood?
The export quota applies to fish and fish products. Shellfish such as crab and shrimp are not included in the tourist fishing quota, but may have separate rules. Fish must have been caught using rod, handline, jig, or similar legal recreational fishing gear.
What happens if I have more fish than the quota allows?
For a violation, customs may seize all fish or fish products being taken out, not only the excess kilograms. The Directorate of Fisheries states a standard fine of NOK 8,000 plus NOK 200 per kilogram.

Source

Source

Current regulation change: 15 kg up to twice in 2026, 10 kg up to twice yearly from 2027, minimum age 12 and required document fields. (accessed 2026-08-03)

Current public guidance on export eligibility, individual documentation and quota enforcement. (accessed 2026-08-03)

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Regulations and quota information sourced from the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries. Rules may change — always verify current rules at fiskeridir.no.