La night fishing It is one of the most profitable in the waters of Andalusia, because when it is done on the coast, for example, it is much calmer, since the spaces are not shared with bathers.
Also, always much more productive for some species since it is the hour in which they usually hunt or that they present greater activity near the lights of the ports, for example.
However, not everywhere is this practice very well received Night. And despite having the respective permits and other documents in order, being "caught" fishing outside the permitted hours in a specific area can bring you serious consequences.
You can fish at night in Andalusia
Recall that the schedules in which fishing is allowed include:
- One hour before sunrise.
- An hour after the sun went down.
La night fishing must be reviewed in each specific reservoir or river because it usually happens that this is very restricted. Sometimes this time is reserved for competitions and practices prior to them.
Fines for night fishing in Andalusia
The fines for fishing at night In Andalucia they could become very severe, especially in relation to the amount that can be generated from this. The penalty is in serious classification and it could cost between 150 to 3000 euros, depending on how much you consider that the fault of the fisherman affects the authority.
Recommendations to avoid fines
- Initially it is advisable to have and always carry the fishing license. This is essential in order to prevent the sanction for fishing after hours from being added to the sanction for not having the respective permit.
- It is necessary to consult with the authorities of the specific area about fishing permits, schedules, permitted baits and other related matters, in order to avoid unnecessary sanctions later on.
- If you know of the prohibition in some sectors or specific dates not to do the fishing session, it is preferable not to risk having a bad time.
- In the event that you are fined, it will be advisable to seek the assistance of a specialist lawyer who can guide you in everything related to how you should proceed with respect to the imposed sanction.
Other possible fines for erroneous fishing practices
The sanctions that a fisherman can face when doing an erroneous sport fishing practice range from mild, severe to very severe.
Some of the most common activities that generate sanctions for fishermen are:
- Fishing without a license: serious offense.
- Lack of respect for authority: minor fault.
- Failure to comply with closed hours or orders: serious offense.
- Falsification of license: very serious fault.
- Pollution of fishing ecosystems and dumping of garbage or other pollutants: very serious fault.
- Sale of unauthorized catches: serious offense.
- Exceeding the authorized catch quotas: serious offense.
- Failure to comply with the minimum distances determined between fishermen or rods: minor infraction.
