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BOE-A-2026-7898 ·7 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Fishing vessels: amendment to initial mackerel quotas for the 2026 campaign

The General Secretariat for Fisheries has amended the resolution of 27 January 2026 to adjust the initial fishing quotas for the 2026 campaign. This change follows the European Union's determination of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for mackerel, establishing an initial quota for Spain of 11,256 tonnes (background). The new distribution of quotas by fishing method and census is detailed in the new Annex I of the resolution (First).

In 2 key points

  1. Spain's initial mackerel quota is set at 11,256 tonnes (background) (antecedentes)
  2. The resolution applies to the entire 2026 fishing campaign (Second) (Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For vessels registered in the Cantabrian, North-West, Gulf of Cádiz, and bottom trawling grounds in Portuguese waters, the regulation redefines the permitted catch limits for 2026. The fishing sector must adjust its exploitation plans to the new quantities in kg established by method (e.g., purse seine, trawling, longline) as detailed in Annex I. The resolution applies to the entire 2026 fishing campaign (Second).

Lifecycle

2026-04-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
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