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BOE-A-2026-8265 ·14 April 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Other gear fleet in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia: mackerel quota for 2026 increases to 2,080,441 kg

The Resolution of 10 April 2026 modifies the management of the mackerel fishery (stock MAC/8C3411) for vessels using gear other than trawling and purse seining with home ports in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Due to the increase in Spain's initial quota under Regulation (EU) 2026/786, the adapted quota for these vessels amounts to 2,080,441 kg for the 2026 season (First). Of this total, 2,070,441 kg is allocated to directed fishing and 10,000 kg to by-catch (First).

In 3 key points

  1. Adapted mackerel quota for 2026 of 2,080,441 kg (2,070,441 kg directed and 10,000 kg by-catch), First. (Primero)
  2. Possibility of carrying out directed fishing with any authorised fishing gear, First. (Primero)
  3. One-month period to lodge an administrative appeal with the Minister, Second. (Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For shipowners and vessels of the other gear fleet based in Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, this measure represents a significant increase in catch capacity, as the total quota rises from 1,359,953 kg to 2,080,441 kg (Background and First). The by-catch quota also doubles, increasing from 5,000 kg to 10,000 kg (Background and First). Vessels may carry out directed fishing using any gear for which they are authorised (First).

Lifecycle

2026-04-14PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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