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Regulation No. 798 on fishing for anadromous salmonids in river systems.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Diadromous fish Migratory species Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down rules fishing for anadromous salmon in river systems, including main rivers, tributaries/affluents and lakes as far up as anadromous salmon can be found. Fishing for anadromous salmon is permited, with rod and hand line, as long as the requirements of Annex 1 concerning species, times, quota restrictions, and other conditions are met. Annex 2 specifies river systems that are not open for anadromous salmon fishing.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no