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5th March 2024

Permission to pause lumpfish fishing

During the period from 1st to 20th of March, vessel can take one break from fishing lasting beyond 20th of March.

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This change is made according to the amending regulation (1) on lumpfish fishing in 2024.

Those who intend to use the authorization should report the pause along with confirmation that all nets have been hauled to grasleppa@fiskistofa.is.

Keep in mind:

  • the last day to request for break is 20th of March.

  • on 21st of March consecutive fishing days minus the days that have already been used will start to count.

  • Boats that have requested a break, for them the days start counting when the boat starts fishing again.

All detailed information about the rules, conditions and fishing arrangements can be found in article about lumpfish fishing permit.