Recreational fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Norway. If you are under 16, you can obtain a fishing licence for freshwater fish free of charge for the period 1 January to 20 August.
This page provides more information on recreational fishing in rivers, lakes and the sea, and on how you can pay the national fishing fee (in Norwegian fiskeravgift). In addition, you need a local fishing licence (in Norwegian fiskekort) to fish in rivers and lakes.