Bhutan Fishing Rules, 1974. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Regulation Date 1974 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Total allowable catch Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This Regulation regulates fishing in Bhutan. Fishing without a licence in any stream, lake, pond or river is strictly forbidden. A fishing licence shall be issued by the Head of the Department of Forestry, Divisional Forest Officers, or other persons empowered to do so by the Government. Article 4 specified periods during which fishing shall be prohibited. use of fishing methods specified in article 5 is strictly prohibited. Licence holders shall not catch more than eight fishes per day (art. 6). Remaining provisions prescribe offences and penalties and specify fishing licence fees. Full text English