Government Regulation on Fishing (1360/2015). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Migratory species Seasons Fishing area Size Inspection Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Regulation, which implements provisions of the Fishing Act 2015, introduces some measures to protect the fish resources both in inland and marine waters. Some provisions are specific to migratory fish. The Regulation specifies fish species that are protected, either geographically or in certain periods during the year. It also specifies (minimum) size for certain species. Regional catch measures decided by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, based on section 57 of the Act may not exceed more than 20 per cent the fish protection measures regarding size. As for migratory species, waters for such fish are defined and conservation measures are introduced (regarding seasons, gear, size and geographical restrictions). The Regulations also provide with respect to training of fishery inspectors. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Fishing Act (379/2015). Legislation | Finland | 2015 Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Exploration, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Government Regulation amending the Government Regulation on Fishing (798/2018). Legislation | Finland | 2018 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Marine fishes, Migratory species, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX