FISHING REGULATION

Country: NO
Jurisdiction: Norway
Authority: Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskeridirektoratet)

Species: atlantic-cod
Common Names: Torsk
Bacalao

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 55.0 cm (21.7 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 15 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 05-01
01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Minimum size 55 cm (raised from 40 cm). OSLOFJORD CLOSED YEAR-ROUND for recreational cod — no retention permitted. 14 spawning zones from Lindesnes to the Swedish border close Jan 1 – Apr 30. Three additional no-fishing zones effective Jan 1 2026. Outside closure zones: 15 fish/day. Always verify zone status with Fiskeridir before fishing — closures are dynamic.

Source: https://www.fiskeridir.no/english/sea-angling-in-norway/regulations
Last Verified: 2026-04-29