Decree relative to the opening of the season for fishing for anadromous salmon (No. 877 of 1992).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 1993.

Abstract

This Decree of the Environment Department regulates the fishing for anadromous salmon in inland waters. Only certain specified gear may be used in seasons to be established by the Directorate of Nature Conservation. Different gear is specified for fishing in lakes and for fishing in watercourses. In waters forming the border of Norway fishing shall be regulated by Agreement with the neighbouring state (sect. 2). Minimum size of anadromous salmon shall be 35 centimetres. In Troms, Nordland, and Finnmark sea trout and char may be 30 centimetres. The Directorate of Nature Conservation may specify the shape and measures of gear (sect. 5). (6 sections)

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Directive No. 300 of 1999 to regulate fishing seasons for fishing for anadromous salmonids (salmon, sea trout, sea chars, and similar) in the sea.

Legislation | Norway | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 736 on anadromous salmonids fishing.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Migratory species, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX