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Fish export quota for tourist fishing in Norway

Last updated: 2026-03-08

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 within 12 months. 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 within 12 months. 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 must be able to document catch from a registered business at departure. 6. Freshwater fish: Salmon, trout, and char are not counted in this quota.

Who does this apply to?

Tourist anglers aged 12+ exporting sea fish caught through registered tourist fishing businesses in 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. This is required to export fish (15 kg in 2026).

    • Check the registration on the Directorate of Fisheries' website to confirm the camp is registered.
    • Ask for written confirmation from the camp documenting your stay and catch.
  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 ready: confirmation from registered camp, catch documentation, and weight records.

    • 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

Fish exceeding the quota may be confiscated by customs or police authorities.

Violations may result in fines. Repeated or serious offences may lead to higher penalties.

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 within 12 months. 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?
Customs or police authorities may confiscate all fish exceeding the quota. You may also be fined. For serious or repeated violations, penalties may be more severe.

Source

Source

Official export quota rules, yearly limits, and frequency limits. (accessed 2026-03-08)

Official reporting and documentation requirements for registered businesses. (accessed 2026-03-08)

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Species and fishing calendar →All fishing regions →

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