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Order No. 20 on fishing for trout (Salvelinus alpinus).

Country/Territory
Greenland (Denmark)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Inland fisheries Mesh Diadromous fish Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 October 2005.
Abstract

The Order aims to ensure appropriate fishing methods for Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus). Fishing for this trout species may only take place with hooks for fishing, rackets and mesh nets by stretched measurement of 10 meters. The municipal council shall draw up every 5 years a list of potentially good trout streams considered most threatened by excessive fishing.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovgivning.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Fishery Act (No. 18 of 1996).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1996

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Inspection, Landing, Marine fisheries, Mesh, Research, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 11 on trout fishing.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation for Qaasuitsup Municipality on fishing for arctic trout.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2011

Keyword: Fishing area, Seasons, Diadromous fish, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Statute on fishing for Arctic char by Qeqqata Municipality.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Statute on fishing for trout in Sermersooq Municipality.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order on fishing for trout (Qeqqata Municipality).

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX