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The Directorate of Fisheries is responsible for the implementation of legislation in the field of fisheries management, as well as salmon and trout fishing. The main roles of the Directorate of Fisheries are the granting of fishing licences, the allocation of fishing permits and monitoring of fishing activities and the weighing of fish catches.

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Termination of longline discount for cod

As of 25th of April 2024 the longline discount for cod is terminated.

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Coastal fishing season starts next week

Applications for coastal fishing permits were opened last week and already we have received applications for over 200 vessels.

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Catch Quota Exchange market - call for tenders

The exchange market opens tomorrow, Wednesday, 24th of April 2024 at 14:00. The deadline for submitting tenders is until 14:00 on Wednesday the 1st of May 2024.

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Application for coastal fishing permit

Applications for permits for coastal fishing are now open.

Catch logbook

Everything you need to know about catch logbooks

Applications for lumpfish fishing permit

Applications are now accepted for lumpfish fishing permits.

Application for Atlantic tuna fishing permit

Applications for permits to line fish Atlantic tuna have been opened.