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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.
- 💻 GitHub source repo: https://github.com/linkanlabs-ctrl/open-fishing-regulations
- 🐟 Companion species dataset: Ali4333/fish-species-catalog
- 🌐 App & web: https://fishradar.ai/fishing/
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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