Sea Angling Regulations
| State Licence Required? | Rarely |
|---|---|
| Local Permit Required? | No |
| Open/Closed Season | No - Fish Year Round |
| Bag Limits | Bag limits only for salmon, sea trout and sea bass. |
| Size Limits | Size limits only for salmon, sea trout and sea bass. |
Season Details
No open/closed season for most species (except salmon and sea trout at sea).
Bag Limits
Bag limits only for salmon, sea trout and sea bass.
Size Limits
Size limits only for salmon, sea trout and sea bass.
Method Restrictions
No trolling with gear capable of capturing bluefin tuna without special authorisation. Porbeagle shark, common skate, white skate, undulate ray, spurdog and angel shark are endangered and should be returned.
Additional Rules
State Licence only required if fishing for sea trout or salmon at sea. Special authorisation required for bluefin tuna (catch & release only, awarded to limited charter operators).
Important: Regulations change regularly. There may also be local regulations that vary depending on the water you are fishing. Always check with IFI or enquire locally before fishing.
Related Species
Albacore Tuna
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Angel Shark
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
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Atlantic Herring
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Ballan Wrasse
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Bass
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Bigeye Tuna
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Black Bream
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Black Goby
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Black Seabream
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Blonde Ray
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Blue Shark
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Blue Whiting
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Bluemouth
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Boarfish
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Brill
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Bull Huss
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Butterfish
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Coalfish
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Cod
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