Regional Decree No. 243-pa validating Regulation on artisanal and sport fishing. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Tver Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Abstract This Regional Decree regulates artisanal and sport fishing for personal consumption, conservation of aquatic biological resources and protection of habitats thereof. Total number of fishing hooks per fisherman shall not exceed 10. Total allowable daily catch per fisherman shall be 5 kg, except for cases when a single fish weight exceeds 5 kg. Underwater hunting (spearfishing) shall be classified as a form of artisanal fishing and shall be authorized without the use of self contained breathing ap Full text Russian Website www.fishing.ru