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BOE-A-2026-3876 ·19 February 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Other gear vessels based in Lugo: 177,922 kg mackerel quota for the 2026 campaign

The General Secretariat for Fisheries has established the management rules for the mackerel fishery (stock MAC/8C3411) for 2026 in zones 8c and 9a. For vessels using gear other than trawling or purse seining with a home port in Lugo, an adapted quota of 177,922 kg has been set (First). Of this total, 90% (160,129.80 kg) is allocated to directed fishing and 10% (17,792.20 kg) to bycatch (Second).

In 3 key points

  1. Adapted quota of 177,922 kg: 90% for directed fishing (160,129.80 kg) and 10% for bycatch (17,792.20 kg), Second. (Segundo)
  2. Commencement of the fishery: 00:00 on the day following the publication of the resolution, First. (Primero)
  3. Possibility of establishing catch limits or preventive closures based on consumption trends, Third. (Tercero)

How it affects those involved

Shipowners and crews of other gear vessels based in Lugo have a specific quota for the 2026 campaign, which may be adjusted following the final closing of 2025 consumption data (Second). The fishery will commence at 00:00 on the day following the publication of the resolution (First) and will close automatically once the amount allocated for directed fishing is exhausted (Fourth).

Lifecycle

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

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