Decree 25 July 2019 National provisions on the annual fishing closure period for the European eel species. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Freshwater fishes Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Seasons Protection of species Non-commercial fishing Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree sets out, as regards the territory of the Italian Republic and both recreational and commercial fishing, the official period of continuous closure of fishing of European eel species (Anguilla anguilla). This kind of fishing ban is aimed for the time period starting 1 January up to 31 March of each year. These rules are here established in order to not disturb the migration of the species towards the sea. Full text Italian Website www.gazzettaufficiale.it