The Argentine squid season starts early! Fishing will be fully open south of 44° latitude on January 9.

The new season's catch will still adopt a phased opening approach. According to the adjustment plan: starting from January 2, the region from 49° to 52° south latitude will be the first to open; starting from January 7, for fishing vessels that have already been operating south of 49° south latitude for three days, the area south of 44° south latitude will be opened; starting from January 9, other fleets that have not been operating in the south will also be able to fully operate in the waters south of 44° south latitude. CAPA Executive Director Juan Darío Socrate stated in an interview with local media that the association originally hoped to start catching on January 6, but they are still satisfied that it can be brought forward to the 9th. He explained: "The summer spawning population quickly descends to the deep layers after spawning, and if we do not catch them in time, we will lose the most valuable batch of catch." 2025 is a "bountiful year" for Argentina's squid fishing ...