Decision n. 6, dated 11 April 2022 on the tools used for recreational fishing and the way of issuing authorization. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Authorization/permit Fishing gear/fishing method Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Total allowable catch Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 19 April 2022) and it shall be effective starting 1 May 2022. Abstract This Instruction sets rules regarding the performance of recreational fishing activities that will be carried out in accordance with the legislation in force on fishing. During recreational fishing, the following fishing tools are used in all water categories: a) no more than 2 rods per fisherman and no more than 3 hooks per rod; b) no more than 10 hand hooks per fisherman; c) small hand net. The fisherman catches no more than 5 kg of fish products per day and this amount can be exceeded if a single individual with a weight greater than 5 kg is caught. The exercise of recreational fishing activity is carried out in accordance with the measures established for those species that are under a limited effort regime, such as eel, bluefin tuna and spearfish. During the activity of recreational fishing, it is not allowed to kill the herds and producers. Full text Albanian Website qbz.gov.al References - Legislation Implements Law on Fisheries No. 64/2012. Legislation | Albania | 2012 (2020) Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Harbour, Inspection, Aquaculture, Internal trade, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Seasons, Marine mammals, Cartilaginous fishes, Coral, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Artisanal fishing, Gender, Cooperative/producer organization, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX