Size Limit Fixed for Different Fish: Fishermen Should Now Follow This While Fishing

Size Limit Fixed for Different Fish: Fishermen Should Now Follow This While Fishing

December 12: In order to conserve marine resources, the Fisheries Department has now fixed the size limit of catchable fish. The fishermen who do not adhere to the rule and catch fish of size which is lesser than the prescribed  size limit will have to face punishment under Karnataka  Sea Fishing Regulation Act.
Below mentioned is the size limit fixed for some of the  fish:
Mackarel- 14 cm
Sardine- 10 cms
Kingfish- 20 cm
Black pomfret-17 cm
Silver fish 11.3 cm
White pomfret- 13 cm
Silver fish – 8 cm
Croacker Fish -17 cm
Squid 11 cm
Pink perch 12 cm