2-month kingfish netting ban to come into force from August 15

Tribune News Network

DOHA

The ban on fishing for kingfish announced by the Ministry of Municipality will continue from August 15 to October 15, 2024, in order to protect the kingfish stock.

“The ban on fishing for kingfish announced by the Ministry of Municipality will continue from August 15 to October 15, 2024, in order to protect the kingfish stock. It is prohibited to fish kingfish with nets, and is only permitted to fish with a line,” the Ministry of Municipality said in a post X platform.

On Saturday, the Ministry of Municipality said it is prohibited to fish kingfish with nets, but there is no restriction for fishing with a line.