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