Sport fishing in A&N waters will be closed from June 1 to August 31, 2025

In compliance with the terms of the A&N Islands Marine Fishing (Amendment) Rules, 2019, the Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has declared the start of the yearly closed season for sport fishing operations in the islands’ territorial waters. Local seafood restaurants and island-hopping tours. According to the announcement, the closed season would run from June 1 through August 31, 2025, including the start and end dates.

It is completely forbidden to operate fishing vessels for sport fishing in any of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ specified waters during this three-month period. The department has made it clear that during the closed season, no sport fishing permits would be granted. The rule is a component of continuous initiatives to protect marine biodiversity and guarantee the sustainable management of the area’s fisheries.

To maintain long-term ecological balance and livelihoods reliant on marine resources, closed seasons are usually implemented to safeguard fish supplies during crucial breeding and spawning times. Owners and operators of registered sport fishing vessels have been urged to closely follow the closed season regulations. The department has additionally warned that harsh action under the A&N Islands Marine Fishing Rules will be taken for any infringement of these rules.