Fisheries Administration Notifies 2023 Fishing Bans
AKP Phnom Penh, May 23, 2023 --
The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has imposed 2023 fishing bans for all fishing zones in Cambodia.

The recently released ban is applicable for all fishing zones in the provinces of Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, and Kampong Thom from June 1 to Sept. 30.

This banning period also applies to the north of Chaktomuk River in Phnom Penh capital and Kandal province.

The fishing zones in the provinces of Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Kampong Speu, and the south of Chaktomuk River in Phnom Penh and Kandal province will be closed from July 1 to Oct. 31.

During the periods banned, fishing activities with any kinds of gear, except the family ones, are not allowed in order to preserve the fish resources in Cambodia.
By Phal Sophanith
AKP

Cambodia bans freshwater fishing in four months to protect aquacultural resources
Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration has announced a temporary ban of commercial freshwater fishing in the four-month rainy season to protect fishery resources, giving fish stocks a chance to reproduce and replenish.
VNA Wednesday, May 24, 2023 10:54

Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration has announced a temporary ban of commercial freshwater fishing in the four-month rainy season to protect fishery resources, giving fish stocks a chance to reproduce and replenish.

Accordingly, from June 1 to September 30, fishing will be banned in all fishing areas in Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Tboung Khmum, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom provinces, and parts of Phnom Penh and Kandal province in locations north of Chaktomuk river.

From July 1 to October 31, fishing will be suspended in Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kampong Speu provinces, and locations in Phnom Penh and Kandal province south of the Chaktomuk.

During the closed season, only household fishing gear can be used to protect, restore and develop the country’s aquacultural resources.

Permitted household fishing gear includes bamboo trap baskets and fishing nets with no more than 100 metres in length, fish traps no more than 10 metres long. No bamboo fishing barriers and other small household fishing gear are permitted./.
- VNA

Don't like their chances of enforcing that one

Wonder what triggered this, hopefully your families stock up on freshwater fish as the run on the market will begin soon

June 22, 2023
Joint Forces prevent and suppress crimes in Tonle Sap Lake
Pen Saveng, a working group participant and the acting director of the Phat Sanday Fisheries Administration, on June 22, launched an operation to inspect and crack down on illicit fishing in front of Prek Toal in order to close fishing lots during the spawning season.

Saveng reported that during the operation, the officers managed to crack down on illegal fishing in the Tonle Sap Lake, which resulted in the filing of 1 case, the dismantling and destruction of the exhibits at the place, including 1,600-meter by 700-meter nets, 24 gutters, 800 poles, and 10 kg of fresh fish released into the river.

The acting chief added that fishing with the wrong equipment or in violation of the law has caused serious damage to fishery because this is also the closed season. Therefore, all fishermen who have the idea to take illegal materials or processing equipment must stop immediately.
- Rasmei News

Fishing Season 2023-2024 Opens
AKP Phnom Penh, October 04, 2023 --

The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has notified the start of fishing in Cambodia from Oct. 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.

The fishing permit is applicable for all fishing zones in the provinces of Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, and Kampong Thom, as well as some parts of Phnom Penh capital and Kandal province in the north of Chaktomuk River.

The fishing permit for the fishing zones in Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, and Kampong Speu provinces, as well as some parts of Phnom Penh and Kandal in the south of Chaktomuk River will be from Nov. 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

The Fisheries Administration also reminded about the use of authorised fishing gear in accordance with the law on fisheries and the existing regulations.
By Phal Sophanith
AKP

Stung Treng FiA bust more than 100 illegal fishermen
Orm Bunthoeurn | Publication date 08 October 2023 | 20:33 ICT

Officials from the Fisheries Administration’s (FiA) Stung Treng provincial cantonment interceded in just over 100 cases of fishing offences as part of its efforts to protect species during the closed fishing season from May to September.

More than 30,000m of fishing nets were seized and over 60 fishermen were issued warnings and made to sign contracts agreeing not to breach fishing regulations again. Three suspects were sent to court to face legal action.

Srey Sam Vichet, head of provincial cantonment, said the past five months of the closed season had seen his officials crack down in 101 instances.

He added that the successful protection of the Kingdom’s fisheries could not have been achieved without the cooperation of the authorities, the armed forces, park rangers, river guards and the fishery communities.

“We conduct regular operations, patrolling the river every month with community members,” he added.

According to an FiA report, four cases resulted in court action, with three suspects ordered to be detained in custody.

In addition, officials confiscated four motor boats; four large fishing nets; three electric shock devices and one battery; 36,940m of floating nets; and 6,898 fishing lines with many hooks attached, along with 500m of mesh fyke fish traps, from the Mekong River dolphin management and protection area.

The team reprimanded 211 fishermen caught with floating nets during the closed season. The warnings included written contracts for 56 fishermen and eight traders who bought fish that was caught illegally.
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