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2026-04-22 00:00:00
2026-04-29 00:00:00
AU
Australia
national
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters
snapper-australasian
[ "Snapper AU", "Australasian Snapper", "Pink Snapper", "Schnapper" ]
5
null
null
30
null
11.8
null
false
[]
[]
false
Limit + min size vary by state. NSW: 5/day, 30 cm min. VIC: 3/day, 28 cm min. QLD: closed seasonally Apr 15 – May 31 in some zones. Always check the state authority before fishing.
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fisheries/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits
2026-04-29T00:00:00
AU
Australia
national
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters
yellowtail-kingfish
[ "Kingfish AU", "Yellowtail Kingfish", "YTK", "Hiramasa" ]
5
null
null
65
null
25.6
null
false
[]
[]
false
NSW: 5/day, 65 cm min. VIC: 5/day, 60 cm min. WA: 1/day, 60 cm min. Highly migratory — Commonwealth quotas can override.
https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fisheries/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits
2026-04-29T00:00:00
AU
Australia
national
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters
barramundi
[ "Barra" ]
5
null
null
58
120
22.8
47.2
false
[ "02-01", "02-01" ]
[ "10-31", "10-06" ]
false
Strict slot 58–120 cm. CLOSED SEASONS DIFFER BY REGION: QLD east coast freshwater closes Nov 1 – Jan 31; QLD Gulf of Carpentaria freshwater closes Oct 7 – Jan 31. NT has per-river bags (Mary 3, Daly 3) — not a flat 5/day. Always verify with QLD DAF or NT Fisheries before fishing — regulations are zone-specific.
https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/closures/fresh/seasons
2026-04-29T00:00:00
AU
Australia
national
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters
black-marlin
[ "Black Marlin", "Pacific Black Marlin" ]
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
false
[]
[]
false
Catch-and-release only is encouraged; Commonwealth-licensed game-fishing tournaments may have different rules. Tag-and-release is the recreational norm.
https://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries/eastern-tuna-and-billfish-fishery
2026-04-29T00:00:00
AU
Australia
national
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters
spanish-mackerel
[ "Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel", "Spaniard" ]
1
null
null
75
null
29.5
null
false
[]
[]
false
QLD east coast stock currently overfished — 1 per person per day, 75 cm minimum. Strict reporting requirements for charter operators.
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/recreational/rules-by-species
2026-04-29T00:00:00
ES
Spain
national
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)
european-seabass
[ "Lubina", "Sea bass", "Robalo" ]
2
null
null
42
null
16.5
null
false
[ "03-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
National rule: 2 bass/day, 42 cm minimum. CATALONIA regional override: up to 3/day (Resolución ARP/3311/2025). Galicia: 16 kg vessel-aggregate cap. MANDATORY EU/ICES closed season Jan 1 – Feb 28 — catch-and-release only across all Spain. Always verify against your regional autonomous community (Comunidad Autónoma) rule...
https://www.boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=DOUE-L-2025-80185
2026-04-29T00:00:00
ES
Spain
national
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)
bluefin-tuna
[ "Atún rojo", "Tuna", "Thon rouge" ]
1
null
null
115
null
45.3
null
false
[]
[]
false
ICCAT quota applies. Recreational harvest: 1 fish/year per vessel; check MAPA for current year conditions.
https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/pesca/temas/pesca-maritima-recreativa/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
ES
Spain
national
Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA)
atlantic-mackerel
[ "Caballa", "Sarda", "Viserda" ]
30
null
null
18
null
7.1
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/pesca/temas/pesca-maritima-recreativa/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
GB
United Kingdom
national
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) / Defra / Marine Scotland
european-seabass
[ "Bass", "Sea bass" ]
3
null
null
42
null
16.5
null
false
[ "04-01" ]
[ "01-31" ]
false
England/Wales: 3 bass/day, 42 cm min (MMO 2025 guidance). MANDATORY catch-and-release only Feb 1 – Mar 31 — retention illegal during this window. Additional ICES area restrictions may apply; verify with MMO before fishing. Scotland has separate rules.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bass-industry-guidance-2025
2026-04-29T00:00:00
GB
United Kingdom
national
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) / Defra / Marine Scotland
atlantic-cod
[ "Cod", "Bacalao" ]
5
null
null
35
null
13.8
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Bag limit 5 per day, 35 cm min. Cod recovery areas in the North Sea apply area-specific restrictions. Voluntarily released by many catch-and-release clubs.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recreational-sea-fishing
2026-04-29T00:00:00
GB
United Kingdom
national
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) / Defra / Marine Scotland
atlantic-mackerel
[ "Mackerel", "Joey mackerel" ]
20
null
null
null
null
null
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
No minimum size limit for recreational take in England/Wales. Bag limit 20/day recommended; some ports restrict feathering rigs during spawning periods.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recreational-sea-fishing
2026-04-29T00:00:00
GB
United Kingdom
national
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) / Defra / Marine Scotland
haddock
[ "Haddie" ]
10
null
null
30
null
11.8
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
10 per day, 30 cm min. Scotland has separate MLS rules; verify with Marine Scotland.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recreational-sea-fishing
2026-04-29T00:00:00
GR
Greece
national
Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)
european-seabass
[ "Lavraki", "Sea bass", "Lupo" ]
5
null
null
23
null
9.1
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.minagric.gr/
2026-04-22T00:00:00
GR
Greece
national
Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)
gilthead-seabream
[ "Tsipoura", "Gilthead", "Dorade" ]
5
null
null
20
null
7.9
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.minagric.gr/
2026-04-22T00:00:00
GR
Greece
national
Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)
bluefin-tuna
[ "Tono", "Tuna", "Bluefin" ]
1
null
null
115
null
45.3
null
false
[]
[]
false
Subject to ICCAT quota. Recreational harvest heavily restricted; check ΥΠΑΑΤ for current year allocation.
https://www.minagric.gr/
2026-04-22T00:00:00
JP
日本 (Japan)
national
Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)
pacific-bluefin-tuna
[ "本マグロ", "クロマグロ", "Hon-maguro", "Kuro-maguro", "Pacific Bluefin" ]
0
null
null
80
null
31.5
null
false
[]
[]
false
BINDING RULE: Pacific bluefin tuna ≥30 kg must be released by recreational anglers (Japan Fisheries Agency 2024 update). Penalties for over-quota retention: ¥500,000 fine + up to 1 year imprisonment. WCPFC framework governs commercial; recreational retention of large bluefin (>30 kg) is BANNED. Some prefectural carve-o...
https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/saibai/maguro/index.html
2026-04-29T00:00:00
JP
日本 (Japan)
national
Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)
japanese-amberjack
[ "Buri", "Hamachi", "Inada", "ブリ", "ハマチ" ]
5
null
null
40
null
15.7
null
false
[]
[]
false
Buri (Seriola quinqueradiata) is the iconic Japanese yellowtail. Wild fish under 40 cm should be released as juveniles ("inada"). Adult buri >80 cm is the prized winter target. Most prefectures suggest 5/day soft cap.
https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/yusyutu/recreation/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
JP
日本 (Japan)
national
Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)
japanese-red-seabream
[ "Madai", "真鯛", "Tai", "マダイ", "Red Snapper JP" ]
10
null
null
25
null
9.8
null
false
[]
[]
false
Madai (Pagrus major) is one of Japan's most iconic fish. Most prefectures suggest 25 cm min size. Spring spawning closure (March-April) observed voluntarily.
https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/yusyutu/recreation/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
JP
日本 (Japan)
national
Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)
silver-pomfret
[ "Managatsuo", "マナガツオ" ]
10
null
null
20
null
7.9
null
false
[]
[]
false
Silver pomfret is heavily targeted commercially in southern Japan + Setouchi inland sea. Recreational rules are advisory (typically 10/day, 20 cm min in Seto).
https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/yusyutu/recreation/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NO
Norway
national
Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskeridirektoratet)
atlantic-cod
[ "Torsk", "Bacalao" ]
15
null
null
55
null
21.7
null
false
[ "05-01", "01-01" ]
[ "12-31", "12-31" ]
false
Minimum size 55 cm (raised from 40 cm). OSLOFJORD CLOSED YEAR-ROUND for recreational cod — no retention permitted. 14 spawning zones from Lindesnes to the Swedish border close Jan 1 – Apr 30. Three additional no-fishing zones effective Jan 1 2026. Outside closure zones: 15 fish/day. Always verify zone status with Fiske...
https://www.fiskeridir.no/english/sea-angling-in-norway/regulations
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NO
Norway
national
Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskeridirektoratet)
atlantic-halibut
[ "Kveite", "Halibut" ]
2
null
null
60
null
23.6
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
2 fish per day, 60 cm min. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged for large halibut — they are brood stock.
https://www.fiskeridir.no/english/sea-angling-in-norway/regulations
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NO
Norway
national
Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskeridirektoratet)
atlantic-salmon
[ "Laks", "Salmon" ]
3
null
null
35
null
13.8
null
false
[ "06-01" ]
[ "08-31" ]
false
River-specific dates; national fishing card + local river card mandatory. Some rivers require catch-and-release only.
https://www.fiskeridir.no/english/sea-angling-in-norway/regulations
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NZ
New Zealand
national
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
snapper-australasian
[ "Snapper", "NZ Snapper", "Tāmure", "Pink Snapper" ]
7
null
null
30
null
11.8
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
NZ snapper (tāmure) is THE most-fished recreational species nationwide. Bag varies by QMA: SNA-1 (Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Plenty, East Northland) = 7/day; SNA-2, SNA-7, SNA-8 = 10/day. Minimum size 30 cm total length nationwide. Some accumulation limits apply for multi-day trips. Always verify against MPI Auckland & Kerma...
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/fishing-rules/auckland-and-kermadec-area-fishing-rules/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NZ
New Zealand
national
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
yellowtail-amberjack
[ "Kingfish NZ", "Kingfish", "Kahawai kingfish", "Haku" ]
3
null
null
75
null
29.5
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) in NZ waters. 3 per day, 75 cm min. Some regions (e.g. Northland) have local area rules.
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-rules/snapper-and-other-finfish/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NZ
New Zealand
national
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
bluefin-tuna
[ "Southern Bluefin Tuna", "SBT", "Tuna NZ" ]
0
null
null
null
null
null
null
false
[]
[]
false
Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) is a quota-managed species in NZ. Recreational take is highly restricted. CCSBT quotas apply. Check MPI for current status — mostly catch-and-release.
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-rules/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
NZ
New Zealand
national
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
atlantic-mackerel
[ "Jack mackerel NZ", "Trawally", "Maomao" ]
25
null
null
null
null
null
null
false
[]
[]
false
Jack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) and other mackerel-like species. Liberal limits; often used as bait.
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-rules/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
TR
Türkiye
national
T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM)
bluefish
[ "Lüfer", "Çinekop", "Sarıkanat", "Torik", "Kofana" ]
25
null
null
24
null
9.5
null
false
[]
[]
false
"Çinekop" (bluefish under 14 cm) illegal. "Sarıkanat" (14–24 cm) also protected.
https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM
2026-04-29T00:00:00
TR
Türkiye
national
T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM)
atlantic-bonito
[ "Palamut", "Torik" ]
25
null
null
25
null
9.8
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM
2026-04-29T00:00:00
TR
Türkiye
national
T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM)
european-seabass
[ "Levrek" ]
25
null
null
25
null
9.8
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM
2026-04-29T00:00:00
TR
Türkiye
national
T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM)
gilthead-seabream
[ "Çipura" ]
25
null
null
20
null
7.9
null
false
[]
[]
false
null
https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM
2026-04-29T00:00:00
TR
Türkiye
national
T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM)
bluefin-tuna
[ "Orkinos", "Ton balığı" ]
1
null
null
115
null
45.3
null
false
[]
[]
false
Özel izin gerektirir. ICCAT kotaları geçerlidir.
https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/BSGM
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-CA
California
state
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
white-seabass
[ "Corvina", "White weakfish" ]
3
null
null
71.1
null
28
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
White seabass of 28" or more. Spearfishing also subject to this limit.
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations/Fishing/Ocean/Finfish#white-seabass
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-CA
California
state
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
yellowtail-amberjack
[ "California Yellowtail", "Yellowtail CA", "Forktail" ]
10
null
null
61
null
24
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
null
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations/Fishing/Ocean/Finfish#yellowtail
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-CA
California
state
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
lingcod
[ "Ling" ]
2
null
null
55.9
null
22
null
false
[ "08-01", "01-01" ]
[ "11-30", "12-31" ]
false
Open season varies by management area. North of Point Conception: Aug 1–Nov 30 only (subject to change).
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations/Fishing/Ocean/Finfish#lingcod
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-CA
California
state
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
rockfish
[ "Rock cod", "Pacific Ocean Perch" ]
10
null
null
null
null
null
null
false
[ "04-01", "04-01" ]
[ "12-31", "11-15" ]
false
STATEWIDE CLOSURE Jan 1 – Mar 31 (CDFW + NOAA federal alignment 2026). Aggregate 10-fish bag combining all rockfish species. PROHIBITED — must release: quillback, bronzespotted, cowcod, yelloweye rockfish (statewide, no retention any season). Vermilion, bocaccio, canary, copper rockfish have sub-limits within the aggre...
https://cdfwmarine.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/recreational-fishing-regulation-changes-and-reminders-for-2025-groundfish-season/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-FL
Florida
state
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
red-drum
[ "Redfish", "Channel bass", "Puppy drum" ]
1
null
null
45.7
68.6
18
27
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Strict 18–27" slot statewide — fish under 18" or over 27" must be released. Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is catch-and-release-only — no retention permitted in IRL waters.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/red-drum/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-FL
Florida
state
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
snook
[ "Robalo", "Common snook" ]
1
null
null
71.1
81.3
28
32
true
[ "02-01", "09-01", "03-01", "09-01" ]
[ "05-31", "12-14", "04-30", "11-30" ]
false
Slot: 28–32" Atlantic; 28–33" Gulf (most regions). Snook permit required for harvest. Closed seasons differ by region — Panhandle/Big Bend/Tampa/Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor/SW Gulf each have distinct closures. Always verify against current FWC zone map before fishing.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/snook/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-FL
Florida
state
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
tarpon
[ "Silver king", "Sabalo" ]
1
null
null
190.5
null
75
null
false
[]
[]
false
A tarpon tag is required to harvest tarpon. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged. Harvest heavily restricted.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/tarpon/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-FL
Florida
state
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
spotted-seatrout
[ "Speckled trout", "Trout" ]
3
null
null
38.1
48.3
15
19
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Default bag: 3/day. Regional overrides: Big Bend = 5/day; Indian River Lagoon = 2/day. Slot: 15–19". One trout over 19" allowed PER VESSEL (not per person; or per shore-angler when fishing from shore). Panhandle has Feb closure; IRL closes Nov 1 – Dec 31. Always check FWC zone map before fishing.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/spotted-seatrout/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-FL
Florida
state
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
mutton-snapper
[ "Mutton snapper", "Pargo", "Red snapper FL" ]
10
null
null
40.6
null
16
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
In Monroe County (Florida Keys), combined snapper aggregate bag limit may apply.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/snappers/
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-TX
Texas
state
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
red-drum
[ "Redfish", "Red", "Puppy drum" ]
3
null
null
50.8
71.1
20
28
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Slot limit 20–28 inches. Three red drum in the slot per person per day. No red drum over 28" may be kept.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/red-drum
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-TX
Texas
state
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
spotted-seatrout
[ "Speckled trout", "Specs" ]
3
null
null
38.1
50.8
15
20
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Bag reduced from 5 → 3 by TPWD March 2024 emergency rule (stock rebuilding). Slot 15–20". One fish over 28" may be retained ONLY with a Spotted Seatrout Tag (annual tag included with license; Bonus Tag available for additional purchase). Varies by bay system; verify against TPWD outdoor annual before fishing.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/seatrout-bag-length-limits
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-TX
Texas
state
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
black-drum
[ "Drum" ]
5
null
null
35.6
76.2
14
30
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Slot 14–30". Three over 52" prohibited.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/black-drum
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-TX
Texas
state
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
king-mackerel
[ "Kingfish", "Kings" ]
2
null
null
61
null
24
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Federal rules apply in federal waters (>3nmi offshore). State limit: 2/day, 24" min.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/king-mackerel
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US-TX
Texas
state
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
cobia
[ "Ling", "Lemon fish" ]
2
null
null
83.8
null
33
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
null
https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/cobia
2026-04-29T00:00:00
US
United States — Federal Waters
federal
NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
striped-bass
[ "Striper", "Rockfish Atlantic", "Linesider" ]
1
null
null
71.1
78.7
28
31
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Federal Atlantic EEZ: 1 fish, 28–31" slot limit. State waters have separate rules.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-striped-bass
2026-04-22T00:00:00
US
United States — Federal Waters
federal
NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
red-drum
[ "Redfish", "Channel bass" ]
1
null
null
45.7
68.6
18
27
true
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Federal waters Gulf of Mexico: 1 fish/day, 18–27" slot. Atlantic federal rules differ.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing/red-drum
2026-04-22T00:00:00
US
United States — Federal Waters
federal
NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
summer-flounder
[ "Fluke" ]
5
null
null
30.5
null
12
null
false
[ "01-01" ]
[ "12-31" ]
false
Federal Atlantic summer flounder rules. State-specific minimum sizes often larger.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species
2026-04-22T00:00:00

Open Fishing Regulations

An open, machine-readable dataset of recreational fishing regulations — bag limits, size and slot limits, open/closed seasons, and licence requirements — covering 12 jurisdictions across 9 countries. It is published and maintained by FishRadar, the fishing-conditions app, and powers the interactive, location-aware rules at fishradar.ai/fishing/. Released under CC BY 4.0 for free reuse.

Not legal advice. Regulations change frequently. Always confirm the current rules with the official issuing authority (linked in every record's source_url) before you fish.

Jurisdictions

🇺🇸 Florida, Texas, California, and U.S. federal waters · 🇹🇷 Türkiye · 🇬🇷 Greece · 🇪🇸 Spain · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇳🇴 Norway · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · 🇦🇺 Australia · 🇯🇵 Japan.

Each record cites the official issuing authority (e.g. NOAA Fisheries, Florida FWC, Türkiye BSGM, New Zealand MPI) and a direct source_url.

Files

File Description
regulations.jsonl One row per (jurisdiction × species) rule. Loaded by the dataset viewer.

The richer structured packs (full nested licence rules, disclaimers, and per-jurisdiction geography) live in the GitHub repo under data/<country>.json, validated by a JSON Schema.

Usage

from datasets import load_dataset

ds = load_dataset("Ali4333/fishing-regulations", split="train")
print(ds[0])
# Filter to Florida species with a slot limit
fl = ds.filter(lambda r: r["country"] == "US-FL" and r["slot_limit"])
print(fl["species"])

To read a richer structured pack (with licence rules and disclaimers) from GitHub:

import json, urllib.request
base = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/linkanlabs-ctrl/open-fishing-regulations/main/data"
pack = json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(f"{base}/us-fl.json"))
print(pack["licenseRules"])

Fields (regulations.jsonl)

Field Description
country ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, optionally with subregion (US-FL).
jurisdiction / level Display name and federal/state/national.
authority Official issuing agency.
species Stable kebab-case species id (matches the companion species catalog).
aliases Common-name aliases (multilingual).
bag_daily / bag_possession / bag_annual Retention limits.
min_cm / max_cm / min_inches / max_inches Size limits.
slot_limit If true, the fish must fall between min and max.
season_open / season_close Lists of MM-DD open/close dates.
closed_all_year True when a species is closed year-round.
notes Free-text caveats and per-region overrides.
source_url Direct link to the official rule.
last_verified ISO date the pack was last checked.

Provenance & methodology

Each pack is a summary of publicly published recreational fishing regulations from the official government authority for that jurisdiction, with a direct source_url per species. Sizes are given in metric and (where applicable) imperial units. Per-region overrides that the flat schema can't express are captured in notes.

Contributing

Corrections and new jurisdictions are welcome on GitHub: https://github.com/linkanlabs-ctrl/open-fishing-regulations/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

License & citation

CC BY 4.0. Please credit FishRadar — https://fishradar.ai.

@misc{fishradar_fishing_regulations_2026,
  title  = {Open Fishing Regulations},
  author = {FishRadar},
  year   = {2026},
  url     = {https://github.com/linkanlabs-ctrl/open-fishing-regulations},
  note    = {https://fishradar.ai}
}
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