Presidential Decree No. 235 regulating fishing within rivers. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 1979 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 65, Part I, 4 April 1979, p. 592. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette Abstract Article 1 to this Decree establishes the allowable fishing gears, tools and mesh size for fishing within certain rivers. The use of the same tools is prohibited for the rest of the rivers. For the purposes of protecting the aquatic animals reproduction, article 2 provides for prohibition of fishing for 45 days yearly, between 1 April and 15 June. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Amends Royal Decree No. 142/1971 “On fishing of aquatic organisms, fishing into lakes and rivers and adoption of measures for the protection thereof. Legislation | Greece | 1971 Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX