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Following the recent meeting of the European Union's TAC and Quotas Commission, there is a lot of information circulating about possible changes in recreational fishing regulations, particularly concerning sea bass and pollack. To avoid any confusion, it is useful to take stock of the rules currently applicable.
No new European regulations applicable at this stage. The TAC and Quotas regulation for 2026 has not yet been published. Consequently, no new provisions can be applied, and fishermen must continue to refer to the texts in force.
Regulations in force north of the 48? parallel
Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
February 1 to March 31
? Catch ban
? No-kill authorized only (rod or handline)
January 1 to January 31 and April 1 to December 31
? 2 specimens maximum per angler per day
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius)
X No-kill fishing prohibited
January 1 to April 30
? Fishing prohibited
May 1 to December 31
? 2 specimens maximum per angler per day.
Important reminder
Discussions and announcements relating to the TAC and Quotas Commission do not constitute applicable regulations until an official text has been published. To ensure that your recreational fishing activities comply with the regulations, we recommend that you :
- refer only to official regulations;
- comply with current catch periods and limits;
- ignore unverified or premature information.
