North Sea (NOR/UK) Fishing Guide
5 species in our database list North Sea (NOR/UK) among their fisheries. Use the species list below to plan what to target, then open any profile for identification features, bait, and season.
How to use this page: pick a species, check its habitat and seasonal notes, and match your gear to the environment. Local regulations always apply — verify current rules with the responsible agency before fishing.
Saltwater species
Licences & regulations — Norway / UK
- Norway: sea fishing is free for everyone; the national fishing fee (fiskeavgift) applies to freshwater.
- UK: no sea licence; freshwater requires the national rod licence in England or Scotland permits per water.
Official sources: miljodirektoratet.no/ansvarsomrader/jakt-og-fiske/fiskeavgiften