Order No. 1420 on specific fishing regulations and conservation areas in the Wadden Sea and in certain southern Jutland streams.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Inland fisheries Diadromous fish Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2014.

Abstract

The Order sets regulations with regard to fishing methods (fishing with rod and line) and fishing in specific conservation areas at different seasonal periods in the Wadden Sea and in certain southern Jutland streams (Article 1). Fishing for salmo salar and salmo trutta in conservation areas is allowed between 15 September and end of February. Salmon-fishing in Wadden Sea north of Låningsvejen to Mando, in Varde Å, Sneum Å, Konge Å, Ribe Å, Brede Å og Vidå is unauthorized throughout the year. Trap-fishing (including fishing and shrimp traps are permitted only in the Wadden Sea in the period from 1 August to the end of February. Fishing in a conservation of specific areas (listed in Articles 11-18) is not permitted.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX