Chile implements two-month ban on bass fishing.

Published Oct 11, 2025

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Core Tip: The Chilean National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) recently announced that, to protect the population resources of corvina (sea bass) during their breeding season, a fishing ban on this species will be implemented nationwide from October to the end of November. This conservation measure, established by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service ten years ago, aims to ensure effective protection of corvina during their spawning period, promoting the sustainable use of resources.

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According to the Chilean website "ExtraNoticias," Chilean sea bass is primarily found in the regions of Maule (R. del Maule), Biobío (R. del Biobío), Los Ríos (R. de Los Ríos), and Araucanía (R. de la Araucanía), and is mostly caught by hand. This fish species is in high demand for recreational fishing and mainly supplies the domestic consumer market. As there are currently no minimum catch specifications or catch quota limits set for sea bass, seasonal fishing bans have become the only effective measure to protect this species' resources. During this period, all activities involving sea bass, including catching, selling, transporting, processing, preparing, and storing, are expressly prohibited. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service will be responsible for overseeing the enforcement of the ban, with a focus on increasing inspections in areas with high ...
Source: Foodmate

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