Inspectors from the State Environmental Service (VVD) removed 14 illegally set fishing nets, with a total length of 1,230 metres, from the coastal waters of the Gulf of Riga in Salacgrīva parish, the VVD said.
The nets contained five brown trout, two salmon, thirty vimba bream, approximately 20 kilograms of herring and twelve flounder. All the fish were freed from the nets and released back into the water.
In accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 296 of 22 December 2015, ‘Regulations on Commercial Fishing in Territorial Waters and the Waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone’, fishing with all types of fishing gear is prohibited in coastal waters from 1 October to 15 November, except for the exceptions provided for in the regulations.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected breaches of environmental protection or fishing regulations by calling +371 26338800 or using the ‘Vides SOS’ mobile app.
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