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BOE-A-2026-3875 ·19 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Other gear vessels based in Asturias: 2026 mackerel fishery commencement and 434,615 kg quota

The General Secretariat of Fisheries establishes the conditions for the 2026 mackerel fishery (stock MAC/8C3411) for vessels using gear other than trawling or purse seining with home ports in Asturias. An adapted quota of 434,615 kg has been set, broken down into 384,615 kg for directed fishing and 50,000 kg for bycatch (Second). The campaign begins at 00:00 hours on the day following the publication of this resolution (First).

In 3 key points

  1. Adapted quota of 434,615 kg (384,615 kg directed and 50,000 kg bycatch), art. Second (Segundo)
  2. Commencement of the fishery at 00:00 hours on the day following publication, art. First (Primero)
  3. Possibility of establishing catch limits or preventive closures based on consumption trends, art. Third (Tercero)

How it affects those involved

For owners and crews of other gear vessels based in Asturias, mackerel harvesting is authorised with a specific quota of 434,615 kg for the 2026 campaign (Second). The sector is subject to potential preventive closures or catch limits if consumption trends require it (Third). Once the directed fishing quota is exhausted, the fishery will close automatically (Fourth).

Lifecycle

2026-02-19PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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