Cambodia & Agriculture : Five-month Fishing Ban to Begin This Weekend

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has announced that a five-month fishing ban will commence this weekend. The ban, which is scheduled to run from June 1 to October 31, 2024, has been implemented by the Fisheries Administration.

The fishing ban is applicable to all fishing zones in the provinces of Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, and some parts of Phnom Penh capital and Kandal Province in the north of Chaktomuk River, from June 1 to September 30, 2024.

The fishing ban will be in effect in the provinces of Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Thbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, and in some parts of Phnom Penh capital and Kandal Province in the north of the Chaktomuk River, from June 1 to September 30, 2024.

The fishing zones in Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, and Kampong Speu provinces, as well as some parts of Phnom Penh and Kandal in the south of the Chaktomuk River, will be closed from 1 July to 31 October 2024.

During the periods banned, fishing activities with any kinds of gear, except the family ones, are not allowed in order to preserve the fish resources in Cambodia.