A Total Allowable Catch Limit (LMTCP) of 251,000 tons

PRODUCE Authorizes Second Anchovy Fishing Season in the South with a Sustainable Approach

PERU
Monday, June 23, 2025, 03:00 (GMT + 9)

Over 250 Thousand Tons Approved for Extraction Starting July 1st, Boosting Regional Economy and Formal Fishing Industry

LIMA – Peru's Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced the authorization for the start of the Second 2025 Fishing Season for anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) resources in the southern part of the country. This measure, set to begin on July 1st and extend until December 31, 2025, or until the Total Allowable Catch Limit (LMTCP) of 251,000 tons is reached, aims to boost the economy of the southern regions and strengthen the formal fishing industry under a strict sustainability framework.

The decision is based on the scientific recommendations of the Peruvian Sea Institute (IMARPE), which has validated the healthy state of the anchovy stock, allowing the continuation of extractive activity under rigorous controls. During this season, only duly authorized vessels with assigned quotas will be permitted to operate, and they must use regulated nets and strictly respect protected fishing zones, in line with sustainable fishing regulations.

"This season represents an important productive opportunity for the south of the country. We are reactivating the economy without losing sight of resource conservation. Anchovy is one of the pillars of our fishing industry, and we must manage it with technical and environmental responsibility," emphasized Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Jesús Barrientos, highlighting the government's commitment to a balance between production and the protection of the marine ecosystem.

The anchovy extracted during this season will be exclusively destined for indirect human consumption (production of fishmeal and fish oil). Its processing will also be subject to strict regulations: processing plants must hold a valid license and will not be allowed to receive resources from unauthorized vessels.

With this decision, the Peruvian Government reaffirms its commitment to sustainable industrial fishing, based on scientific evidence and with a direct and positive impact on employment and development in key regions such as Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna.

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