Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to fishing in the fisheries areas of the Lestijoki river mouth (No. 962). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Finlands Författningssamling of 29 October, 1992, p. 2471. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree aims at restricting the fishing in the territorial waters outside of the river mouth of the Lestijoki. The nets shall be laid in such a way that more than half of connected parts of the area remain open. Certain other indications regarding the use of nets are given. Fishing with fixed gear shall take place only from the 1st of November until the 15th of May. (3 sections) Full text Swedish References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act. Legislation | Finland | 1982 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Exploration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX