In June, the Directorate of Fisheries, in collaboration with the Norwegian Customs Service, undertook inspections of fishing tours and fish exports on the Fjordline ferries between Bergen and Hirtshals.
In June, the Directorate of Fisheries, in collaboration with the Norwegian Customs Service, undertook inspections of fishing tours and fish exports on the Fjordline ferries between Bergen and Hirtshals.
July 2, 2023
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– During the three days the inspection took place, June 22-24, we checked about 30 vehicles, most of which were German tourist fishermen, said the Directorate of Fisheries in a pers conference.
Four people divided between two vehicles carried fish weighing 11.9 and 21.3 kg, without having to fish with a registered tourist fishing company.
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– The fish was confiscated and reported to the police. Tourist fishermen can expect to receive fines from the police, wrote the Directorate of Fisheries.
The general impression after the control operation was that most people traveling to Norway to fish were well aware of the regulations.
Vestlandet is a popular destination for tourist fishermen. Fish exports are only legal if it can be documented that the fishing was carried out under the auspices of a registered tourist fishing company.
Travelers can then bring in 18 kilograms of fish or fish products from Norway, up to twice a year. The rules also apply to UV hunting.
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has information about fishing tourism in Norway on its website website etc YouTubeand collaborate with several organizations to disseminate information.
Travelers can take larger quantities of fish overseas if it has been purchased in a store and can show a receipt.
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