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Santa Fe Suspends River Fish Collection and Exports for One Year to Rebuild Paraná Stocks

Officials cite data showing only 6% of sampled sábalo are of reproductive age.

Overview

  • The joint resolution takes effect on December 3, 2025 and runs through October 1, 2026.
  • The measure applies to river-caught species and excludes aquaculture, with local sales remaining permitted.
  • The suspension is part of a court-backed Provincial Plan Ictícola developed through participatory tables with fishermen, processors, NGOs and academics.
  • Fishing groups mounted intermittent roadblocks on National Route 168 to demand talks, as authorities say assistance programs for affected workers remain in place.
  • Santa Fe also set a full ban on painted and tiger surubí through December 31 and maintains limits on dorado, pacú and manguruyú, while differing rules in neighboring provinces add coordination challenges.