Agreement regarding fishing in Lake Geneva (with Annex and Implementing Regulations) Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 20, 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-151815) Title (French) Accord entre le Conseil fédéral suisse et le Gouvernement de la République française concernant la pêche dans le lac Léman Place of adoption Berne Language French, English Entry into force Sep 1, 1982 Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Inspection Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Dispute settlement International agreement-text Stock enhancement/repopulation Protected fishing area International organization Freshwater fishes Protected fish species Non-commercial fishing Inland waters Fishery management and conservation Seasons Size Access right Basin Leman Lake (Geneva Lake) Abstract This Agreement applies to the Swiss and French parts of Lake Geneva and aims at (a) harmonizing the provisions regarding fishing and (b) ensuring the effective protection of fish and their habitats. The implementation of the Agreement is entrusted to a Consultative Commission established according to the provisions of article 7. The Commission shall propose development plans for successive periods of five years in order to ensure the proper management of fish stocks in Lake Geneva. The plan shall be approved by the Contracting Parties and shall enter into force on the date of the exchange of notes confirming such approvals. The Competent Authorities of the two States shall appoint officials responsible for the supervising of fishing and the development of fish breeding. Two Annexes to the Convention concern: (a) the arbitration procedure applicable in case of disputes; and (b) the implementing regulations for the Agreement. The latter contain, in particular, provisions concerning (1) the definition of protected areas; (2) fishing methods which amateur fishmen may use; (3) the minimum size of fish which may be caught; (4) periods during which fish are protected. Full text English French Website www.admin.ch Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force France - Switzerland - reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enables Décret nº 97-576 portant publication de l'accord sous forme d'échange de notes entre le Gouvernement de la République française et le Conseil fédéral suisse amendant l'accord du 20 novembre 1980 concernant la pêche dans le lac Léman (ensemble deux annexes), signées à Paris le 7 et 17 novembre 1995 Treaty | Bilateral | Paris | Mar 17, 1995 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, International agreement-text, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152031) Amended by Décret nº 2002-405 portant publication de l'accord sous forme d'échange de notes entre le Gouvernement de la République française et le Conseil fédéral suisse sur le règlement d'application de l'accord du 20 novembre 1980 relatif à la pêche dans le lac Léman (ensemble une annexe), signées à Paris et Berne les 19 et 28 décembre 2000 Treaty | Bilateral | Paris et Berne | Dec 19, 2000 Keyword: Size, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Prohibited fishing area, International agreement-text, Mesh, Fishing authorization, Seasons Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-148875) Décret nº 2002-406 portant publication de l'accord sous forme d'échange de notes entre le Gouvernement de la République française et le Conseil fédéral suisse amendant l'accord du 20 novembre 1980 relatif à la pêche dans le lac Léman (ensemble une annexe), signées à Paris les 11 décembre 2000 et 9 janvier 2001 Treaty | Bilateral | Paris | Dec 11, 2000 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Fishing authorization, International agreement-text, Inland fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-148872)