Recreational bivalve fishing will be prohibited on the international stretch of the Minho river (TIRM) from November 1st, for public health reasons. The ban will remain in place until a management plan for the activity is approved.
The measure was defined in a notice published in the Official Gazette, which establishes the rules for fishing in TIRM during the 2026/2027 season.
The prohibition specifically applies to recreational bivalve fishing, and it is unclear, according to the article, whether other fishing methods are also affected by this decision.
The authorities invoke public health concerns to justify the ban, and the elaboration and approval of a management plan to regulate this activity on the international stretch of the Minho river is now awaited.




