Yangyang County Bans Catching Freshwater Gobies Until October 31... Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Fishing During Spawning Season

Yangyang County in Gyeonggi Province has launched a campaign this month to promote the prohibition of catching freshwater gobies, a local fish species native to the Namdaecheon River, until October 31.

Promotion of prohibition on catching freshwater gobies until October 31. Provided by Yangyang County

According to Article 21-2 of the Inland Fisheries Act, the period from September to October, which is the spawning season for freshwater gobies, is designated as a closed season during which catching them is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won.

Accordingly, Yangyang County will conduct guidance and enforcement activities in major inland water areas where freshwater gobies inhabit, including the Namdaecheon River. In particular, the county plans to crack down not only on illegal catching but also on the use of illegal fishing gear, electric currents, and toxic substances, as well as all other violations of the Inland Fisheries Act.

An official from Yangyang County stated, "As catching freshwater gobies is strictly prohibited during the spawning season from September to October, we kindly request the active cooperation of residents and anglers to establish order in inland fisheries and to protect fishery resources."

Meanwhile, Yangyang County has been working to protect resources and create fishery resources in the inland water ecosystem by purchasing and releasing hundreds of thousands of local inland fish species each year. In the first half of this year, the county released 356,000 wedge clam seeds, and in the second half, it plans to release 37,000 crucian carp seeds.

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