The fishing season in Llampuga begins in the Balearic Islands

The Director General of Fisheries, Antoni M. Grau, Regarding the new regulation, he said that “this is the first time that there is a total allowable catch and we must say that we agree with the measure.” We also participated in the preparation of the final document through the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. This committee considered that the Mediterranean shrimp population is in a good state of conservation and that its fishing is sustainable”. They are up to the task. 35 boats dedicated to llampuga fishing. The most important is the port of Cala Rajada, which can accommodate up to seven vessels. According to data provided by the Ministry, last year a total of 99,846 kilos which brought in a total income of 592,376 euros to the sector.

Catches typically range from 80 to 120 tons throughout the campaign. For 2024, similar figures to last year are expected in terms of catches and income. The regulations that came into force also concern recreational fishing, setting a maximum quota of 10 kilos or five fish of any size per person per day and between August 15 and December 31.

Fishing in Llampuga with llampuguera is exclusive to professional fishermen of minor arts. In this way, the regulation provides sanctions significant economic advantages for professional boats of other types or for pleasure boats fishing less than 250 meters from the capcers which concentrate the fish. The most important brotherhoods on the island in terms of catches are, in addition to that of Cala Rajada, that of Alcúdia. OPMajorcaMar, For its part, it is responsible for regulating the catches of its partners by setting a maximum daily catch of 150 kilos from Llampuga by boat