Relaxation of the fishing ban for Lake Constance whitefish possible

The prerequisite is that the positive development of the stocks is not endangered. There are indications of a beginning recovery of the stock. Previously, the "Südkurier" had reported on this. The whitefish stock in Lake Constance had collapsed within a decade. Therefore, the International Commission for the Protection of Lake Constance Fisheries (ICPLC) had decided in 2023, effective from 2024, on a three-year moratorium on fishing. This expires at the beginning of next year. A decision is expected on Thursday. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein will deliberate on further proceedings on Wednesday and Thursday at the ICPC meeting in Wasserburg, Bavaria. The body is considered the highest authority for fishing on Lake Constance. Resolutions must be made unanimously. The decision is expected for Thursday. The Free State of Bavaria also sent a positive signal to the fishermen: "The preservation and the best possible support of the traditional ...