Decree-Law No. 97/2021 amending the Law on Inland Fishing, allowing recreational fishing in professional fishing areas. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Aquaculture Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Non-commercial fishing Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law amends the Law on Inland Fishing, allowing recreational fishing in professional fishing areas. In particular, article 20 of Law No. 7/2008 is replaced by the following: In professional fishing areas, fishing is practiced as a commercial activity, subject, in addition to general rules, to specific rules set out in the respective management and exploitation plans, which may also provide for recreational and sport fishing. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Amends Law No. 7/2008 on Inland Fishing. Legislation | Portugal | 2008 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX