Fisheries Regulation. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Fisheries Regulation establishes the modalities of artisanal fishing by natural persons in the inland waterbodies and in marine fishing areas, underwater hunting, capture of crayfish and other aquatic invertebrates by authorized fishing gear. Physical persons in possession of fishing permit shall be authorized to carry out fishing. In places subject to licensed fishing the aforesaid persons must be also in possession of fishing licence. Persons under 16 years of age, over 65 years of age and invalids shall be authorized to carry out fishing free of charge. In private lakes the right of fishing pertains to the owner of such waterbodies. A fisherman is authorized to use un to two fishing rods or spinning rods with up to three hooks for each one of them. This Fisheries Regulation sets amount of total allowable catch and the minimum dimension of fishes and crustaceans. Full text Russian Website www.water-live.com References - Legislation Repeals Fisheries Regulation (No. 67). Legislation | Latvia | 2001 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX