A recent proposal from the EU Fisheries Commission on bass management across northern Europe calls for a complete angling ban in Ireland from next month until July 1st and a one fish bag limit for the remainder of the year.
If adopted, the stringent measures will include a fishing ban for commercial vessels and recreational anglers for the first six months starting next month. For the second half of 2016, the commission is seeking a monthly one-tonne catch limit for vessels and a one fish bag limit for anglers. It is also proposing to maintain the closure of commercial fishing around Ireland….
Irish Times 07/12/2015 Read the article ‘Anglers expected to lobby against EU proposal to limit bass fishing’
