Directorate of Fisheries
The Directorate of Fisheries is responsible for the implementation of legislation in the field of fisheries management, as well as salmon and trout fishing. The main roles of the Directorate of Fisheries are the granting of fishing licences, the allocation of fishing permits and monitoring of fishing activities and the weighing of fish catches.
Termination of longline discount for cod
As of 21st of November 2024 the longline discount for cod is terminated.
Collaborative project on development in fisheries surveillance
For the past two years, the Directorate of Fisheries has led a project in development in fisheries surveillance, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Applications for sea angling tournaments have been opened
The Directorate of Fisheries calls for applications for permission to hold official sea angling tournaments in the fishing year 2024/2025.
News
Termination of longline discount for cod
As of 21st of November 2024 the longline discount for cod is terminated.
Inquiries regarding allocation of quota share in lumpfish
Due to allocation of quota share in lumpfish the staff of the Directorate of Fisheries are quite busy.