Operations of Freshwater Fisheries Associations

A Freshwater Fisheries Association is a union of all owners of fishing rights for a particular watershed. Freshwater Fisheries Association organize fishing in their districts, which is intended to ensure efficient and sustainable utilization in the interests of members.

• The district of a Freshwater Fisheries Association is determined by the distribution of fish in the watershed and must cover the distribution of a particular fish stock.

• Members of a Freshwater Fisheries Association are all those who are registered as owners of fishing rights in the Freshwater Fisheries Association 's district.

• Membership to Freshwater Fisheries Association is obligatory.

• The Freshwater Fisheries Association is responsible for inspections in its district. Directorate of Fisheries appoints inspectors, if requested, for Freshwater Fisheries Association.

Obligations of Freshwater Fisheries Associations

Freshwater Fisheries Associations are obliged to have:

• bylaws of the association

• dividend register

• management plan