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Foyle Area (Control of Fishing) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.R. No. 459 of 2012).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Diadromous fish Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Foyle Area (Control of Fishing) Regulations 2010 in the definition of “catch and release” so as to increase the minimum gape of hook permitted for use while angling for salmon, sea trout or brown trout from 7 mm to 12 mm in any waters to which restrictions to angling to catch and release applies.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Foyle Area (Control of Fishing) Regulations 2010 (S.R. No. 199 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishing area, Diadromous fish, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX