Amendment of mackerel fishing rules in Cantabria for vessels using fishing methods other than trawling and purse seining
14 Apr 2026
Effective: 10 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Shipowners and fishermen from Cantabria using fishing methods other than trawling and purse seining
Summary
The mackerel fishing rules are updated in ICES zones 8c and 9a for Cantabrian vessels using fishing methods other than trawling and purse seining. This affects the 2026 fishing season.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The General Secretariat of Fisheries amends a previous resolution from February 2026 that regulated mackerel fishery (Scomber scombrus) in ICES zones 8c and 9a. The changes affect exclusively vessels with home port in Cantabria that operate with fishing methods other than trawling and purse seining. The amendment may i…
Full official title
Resolución de 10 de abril de 2026, de la Secretaría General de Pesca, por la que se modifica la de 13 de febrero de 2026, por la que se establecen disposiciones adicionales de ordenación de la pesquería de la caballa («Scomber scombrus») de las zonas 8c y 9a para los buques de la flota de otras artes distintas al arrastre y cerco con puerto base en la provincia de Cantabria para 2026.