Order No. 568/90 approving the Regulation on fishing activity in the Douro River. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 165/90 (I Series), 19 July 1990, pp. 3032-3036. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Size Mesh Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes 60 days after its publication. Abstract This Order approves the Regulation on fishing activity in the Douro river. It is composed of 4 chapters and 3 annexes regulating fishing in the above river. It defines fishing areas and fishing purposes as commercial or sport fishing. This Order also lists authorized fishing methods (annex I). It establishes requirements for fishing permits as well as marking requirements. Annex II defines minimum size of fish (listing fish species) and minimum size of mesh. Annex III lays down the model to obtain the special fishing licence. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Order No. 27/2001 establishing minimum size for fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Size, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX