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Detailed explanation of official fishing and hunting regulations in GreeceΠ. Δ. 373/1985

06/Dec/2025

Presidential decree 373 number (ΠΡΟΕΔΡΙΚΟ ΔΙΑΤΑΓΜΑ υπ' αριθ. 373)

date: 1985 year 7 moon 16 day/22 day (ΦΕΚ Α' 131) Theme: amateur - Sports Fishing (Ερασιτεχνική - αθλητική αλιεία)

according to (Έχοντας υπόψη)

  • 1. N. Δ. 420/1970 of 10 Article and clause 20 Regulations (ΦΕΚ 27/τ. Α΄/31. 1. 1970) .

  • 2. Fishing Committee 1984 year 7 moon 25 The Day's Day 25 Opinion No .

  • 3. The National Committee's 503/1985 Opinion No, According to the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Proposal from the Ministry of Public Order and the Minister of Merchant Shipping .

No 1 article: General Provisions (Γενικές Διατάξεις)

  1. amateur - Sports Fishing It refers to usingEntertainment or sportsFor the purpose, Instead ofMake a living or earn incomeFishing for specific purposes .

  2. Amateur and sports fishing should comply with the applicable regulationsProfessional FishingRegulations and provisions, And the provisions of this law .

  3. prohibitUsing light sources to assist in amateur fishing .

    • exception: When using handheld harpoons for fishing at sea, Allow the use of adiffused light ( "λούς" ) , No reflector, Intensity not exceeding 500 candelaThe lighting fixtures .

  4. prohibitUsing the floating toollagoonWith national or local autonomous authoritiesOther fish farms (Whether rented or not) Engaging in amateur fishing .

  5. Amateur fishermen using tools left in the sea to catch fish, Must be donemark, Make it at least 300 riceVisible everywhere .

  6. prohibitAmateur fishingSponge and Coral .

  7. prohibitSales and general commercial transactions of fishery products from amateur fishing .

No 2 article: Amateur fishing at sea (Θαλάσσια ερασιτεχνική αλιεία)

  1. Amateur fishing at sea is only allowed to use the following tools and restrictions:

    • a) fishing net:

      • Each vessel or floating toolmost 100 riceofSimple fishing net (Non triple network) .

      • Mesh sidegreater than 24 millimeter .

      • Attention: according to KAN 1967/2006 No 17 article, This regulation does not apply .

    • b) Longline fishing (Παραγάδια) :

      • Number of hooks on each vessel or floating toolNot exceedingon boardEvery amateur fisherman 150 a .

      • fishhookThe total number shall not exceed 300 a, Regardless of the number of amateur fishermen on board .

      • prohibitinEvery MayAmateur fishing using fishing nets and longlines .

    • c) trap (Kofinélla-Kioúrtoi) :

      • Allow every amateur fishermanmost 2 aThis type of tool .

      • The side length of each mesh (Measurement from knot to knot) greater than 40 millimeter .

    • d) cast a net (Πεζόβολο) :

      • Allow every amateur fishermanuse one .

      • The side length of each meshgreater than 30 millimeter .

      • Net casting diameterless than 10 rice .

      • prohibitinRiver estuaryradius 500 ricewithin the scope of, andEntrance of fish farmradius 200 riceUsing nets for amateur fishing within the scope .

    • e) Other tools: landing net (Απόχη) , Handheld harpoon (καμάκι χεριού) , And various hook tools, as "καθετή", "συρτή", "πεταχτάρι", "παρακόλα", "καλαμίδι", "τσαπαρί", "πετονιά", "σαλαγγιά" wait, There are no restrictions .

    • f) Underwater fishing gun (Ψαροντούφεκο) : Must comply with the provisions of this law 3 Conditions and limitations of the clause .

    • «g) Pirúna or Héra tool: usehandoperation, Do not use any mechanical device, And throughFree diving, Used for fishingsea urchin» .

      • this g' The item is based on PD 65/2014 No 7 Added Article (ΦΕΚ 108/6. 5. 2014) .

  2. The total weight or quantity allowed for each amateur fisherman to catch:

    • "a) Fish or cephalopods:

      • dailyUp to five (5) kilogram, If using tools other than fishing nets or longlines .

      • When using fishing nets or longlines to catch fish, Up to ten (10) kilogram .

      • exception: ifSingle fishThe weight exceeds this limit .

      • this a' Item by PD 86/1998 No 6 Article 1 1 Substitution of funds (ΦΕΚ A 78/10. 4. 1998) .

    • b) Epinephelus genus (Epinephelus) : Only one is allowedindividual .

    • «c) sea urchin: Every amateur fisherman dailyUp to twenty (20) only, Every amateur boat every dayThirty in total (30) only» .

      • this γ' The item is based on PD 65/2014 No 7 Added Article (ΦΕΚ Α 108/6. 5. 2014) .

No 3 article: Amateur underwater fishing (Υποβρύχια ερασιτεχνική αλιεία)

  1. prohibitConduct underwater amateur fishing during the following times or situations:

    • a) every yearMayduring .

    • b) After sunsetImmediately arriveBefore sunrise .

    • c) Under age 16 yearperson .

    • d) Distance to the following locations 200 ricewithin:

      • (1) The place where swimmers usually swim .

      • (2) Port Engineering, Navigation signs, Ships or other fishing vessels, And fishing nets with clear markings .

      • (3) Anchored vessel .

    • e) In the sea area of the ship passage, And the entrances and exits of ports or anchorages .

  2. prohibitAmateur underwater fishermen:

    • a) Retrieve the catch from other fishermen's fishing gear .

    • b) When outside of water or on land, Continue to keep the tools used for underwater fishing in placeLoading state .

    • c) Use any form of diving equipment or portable equipment supplied with gas from shipsSelf contained diving equipment .

      • prohibitStore on the ships and floating tools they usebreathing equipment .

      • exception: The Minister of Agriculture may approve research and other activities related to fishing, Using gas supplied diving equipment at specific times and in specific waters .

    • d) Using personal motivation fromexplosivesor otherChemical mixture explosionThe underwater harpoon .

    • e) Used at any stage of fishingfishing net .

    • f) catch weightless than 150 gramthe fish .

    • g) useunderwater light .

  3. Obligation of underwater fishermen to mark:

    • When diving, one must carry oneYellow plastic float .

    • One side of the buoy should be suspended withDiagonal red lineofYellow Flag .

    • The flag must be marked with letters Υ. Δ. (Underwater activities) .

    • Under normal conditions, buoys must be at least 300 riceVisible everywhere .

    • If underwater fishermenFloating toolaccompany, This flag must be fixed on the toolconspicuous place .

    • Underwater fishermen must use buoys or floating toolsradius 50 riceActivities within the scope .

No 4 article: Amateur fishing in inland waters (Ερασιτεχνική αλιεία στα εσωτερικά νερά)

  1. "allowIn inland waters (lake, river, Lagoon and other bodies of freshwater and brackish water) Engaging in amateur fishing :

    • Floating tools are not allowed to be used .

    • onlyFrom landuseHook tool, For example, fishing rod (καλαμίδι) , Floating fishing (πεταλούδα) , fishing (καθετή) wait .

    • Excluding longline fishing (παραγάδια) .

    • prohibitAmateur fishing in organized inland water fishing facility areas (As stipulated in the administrative resolution) " .

    • This is 1 Payment by PD 99/2003 No 4 Article substitution (ΦΕΚ Α 94/22. 4. 2003) .

  2. Each amateur fisherman is allowed to catch a total of per daymost 2 kilogramFishing ormost 3 Only individual, Regardless of weight .

No 5 article: Sports Fishing Competition (Αγώνες αθλητικής αλιείας)

  1. allowHolding sports fishing competitions among amateur fishermen .

  2. The conduct of sports fishing activities, The organization of this activity is requiredgovernorWithin its jurisdictionapprove .

  3. The approval decision of the governor will specify the following details :

    • Specific water space, date, time, Fishing tools.

    • Participation Requirements, Aquatic species as objects of movement.

    • Handling methods for fishing catch, Purpose of income, Prizes and all related details.

  4. For approved sports fishing competitions, No 1 Article 1 7 item, No 2 Article 1 3 itemandNo 4 Article 1 2 itemThe regulations do not apply .

No 6 article: Amateur Fishing License (Άδειες ερασιτεχνικής αλιείας)

1. Granting of Ship License (Χορήγηση)

Amateur Fishing License for Ships B. Δ. 666/1966 The regulations for issuing , Besides, The following conditions must also be met:

  • a) The applicant holdsIndividual Amateur Fishing License .

  • b) Submit an application and attach a deposit receipt for paying fees to the country, The cost is as follows:

    • (1) Maritime vessels (Rowing or engine powermost 10 HP) : 2, 000 Delahema .

      • exceed 10 HPThe engine power, Increase per horsepower 100 Delahema .

    • (2) Inland water vessels: 1, 500 Delahema .

    • Attention: according to 1990 Year's Decision (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 726) , The cost has been adjusted:

      • Maritime vessels (most 10 HP) : (4, 000) Delahema .

      • Maritime vessels (exceed 10 HP) : Increase per horsepower 200 Delahema .

      • Inland water vessels: (2, 500) Delahema .

2. Renewal of Ship License (Ανανέωση)

License renewal based on B. Δ. 666/1966 No 5 According to the provisions of the article , And provide deposit receipts for paying fees to the country, The cost is as follows:

  • a) No 1 item b (1) The maritime vessels of Xiang: 1, 500 Delahema .

  • b) No 1 item b (2) Inland water vessels of Xiang: 1, 000 Delahema .

  • Attention: according to 1990 Year's Decision (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 726) , The cost has been adjusted:

    • Maritime vessels: (3, 000) Delahema .

    • Inland water vessels: (2, 000) Delahema .

cost attribution: These taxes and fees constituteNational income, Collected from the public treasury and included in the national budget .

Attention: according to N. 4256/2014 (ΦΕΚ 92 Α') No 14§2 item, This regulation does not apply .

No 7 article: Abolished regulations (Καταργούμενες διατάξεις)

From the effective date of this regulation, The following regulations have been abolished:

  • a) B. Δ. 142/1971 (ΦΕΚ 49/τ. Α΄/12. 3. 1971) of 4 article .

  • b) Π. Δ. 189/1978 (ΦΕΚ 41/τ. Α΄/24. 3. 1978) of 13 article .

  • c) B. Δ. 435/1970 (ΦΕΚ 142/τ. Α΄/26. 6. 1970) of 6 article .



Article translated from official Greek documents: https: //alieia. hcg. gr/NOMOTHESIA/PD373-85_enop. pdf

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