In 2025, the stonefish quota was 1,475.3 tons, and in 2026 it will be reduced to 1,238 tons, which is 217 tons more than what the advisory committee has proposed.
The question is whether the smaller quota for West Greenland will have an impact on the fishery, as in 2025 only 1,098 tons of stonefish females were caught, even though the quota was much larger.
Free fishing on the east coast
The stonefish quota is set once a year, and it is stated that fishing for stonefish on the east coast is free.
- This is to provide an opportunity to develop the stonefish fishery in East Greenland, it is stated.
The consultation material, which clarifies what the individual areas have been allocated, can be viewed via this link.
The consultation deadline is set for 2 March, and it is emphasized that "no response shall be deemed acceptance of the submitted proposals".
