Overview
- The 2025–2026 angula season remains suspended following the Basque Government’s November decision based on conservation data.
- The Fisheries Directorate will meet the Asociación de Anguleros de Euskadi next Tuesday to discuss a possible reopening with lower catch limits.
- Vice Minister Leandro Azkue said current biomass around 9–9.5% makes the plan’s goal of 40% downstream escapement unattainable and noted rising fishing mortality.
- Officials warned the sector could pursue administrative appeals that may move to court, after a noncommittal response in a prior meeting.
- Azkue questioned professional licences held by many retirees and highlighted the fishery’s small scale, with 200 kg landed last season and about €100,000 in turnover.