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AGRIFISH Council 26 October 2026

The Council reached a political agreement on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2027, setting catch limits for key fish stocks, including herring, cod, plaice, sprat and salmon. The agreement aims to support the recovery of fish stocks and protect the marine environment, while ensuring a viable future for the fishing sector and the coastal communities that depend on it.

The agreed total allowable catches (TACs) for 2027 – the maximum quantities of fish that can be caught – take into account scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), alongside environmental and socioeconomic considerations.

“Today’s agreement on next year’s fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea builds on our concerted efforts in recent years, which are beginning to yield results. By balancing the recovery of fish stocks and the protection of marine ecosystems with the long-term viability of our fishing sector, we aim to support healthy seas and thriving fishing communities for generations to come” said Martin Heydon – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland.