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Fishing should be a relaxing and enjoyable sport for anyone. Keen anglers are interested in unspoilt nature, peaceful settings, tranquillity, stunning scenery, moving clean water, rain and shine, good company and friendly atmosphere – and of course, the excitement of the catch.
Although fishing is fishing – all the millions carrying out this sport are different in personality, attitude, behaviour and motivation and due to this we approach our sport in different ways. In the interest of all, and to ensure that we each enjoy our day and/or night of fishing, we have to apply some consideration towards each other’s.
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| Fishing in Norway is not very different from anywhere else in the World and by keeping to these simple rules you should not upset anyone and your fishing should be fruitful and enjoyable. |
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 Always obey the laws,
Adhere to the fishing rules and any local regulations. If you are not sure of any rule, ask the owner or your guide,
Keep noise to a minimum. Don't shout unless you are in danger or a difficult situation,
If you have to carry a mobile phone, keep it on ‘meeting’ or on’ vibrate’,
When starting fishing, always start from an upstream position and fish downstream. Keep well away from any angler or wait until they have finished the pool,
Always move downstream by 1-2 metres by each cast. Don't claim a productive fishing area to yourself or your mates,
When you have caught a fish, let another angler have some sport too,
If you have decided to release the fish, treat the fish carefully and make sure you set it back into the water as soon and properly as possible,
Have you decided to keep the fish, make sure the fish is properly killed,
Don’t leave fish lying on the bank. Clean it and hang it up well protected from insects, birds or animals,
When moving along a bank, keep well away from other anglers and indicate that you will be passing behind them. Use the opportunity for a chat,
Offer your help if any angler struggle with a large fish or ask if he/she can manage on their own. Keep away if told to, help if asked to,
Don't offer advice unless being asked. Many anglers are happy to learn from their mistakes. If he or she needs advice they will probably drop some sort of hint during a conversation,
Never leave lines, hooks etc. or anything behind. Gather any pieces and dispose of it by burning it if possible or take it home and dispose of it there,
Never leave any litter lying around on the riverbank or at the waters edge. It is illegal, dangerous and very unattractive and give anglers a bad image,
Always leave gates as they are found. Close them if in doubt,
When crossing fields and woods always follow the paths and/or marked tracks,
Don’t upset or frighten any livestock in or near the fishing area,
Never light fires unless you are allowed by the owner and it is in accordance with local rules and regulations,
And finally, treat other anglers as you would like to be treated yourself.
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| Skitt fiske! – as we say in Norway. |
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