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Finfish<\/h1>\n\n\n
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For finfish fishery the fishing areas of licence A, G or W apply and vary over seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 A-Licence Fishing Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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W-Licence Fishing Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conservation Measures: To sustain a healthy Hake population fishing area restriction are currently introduced. A change of valid fishing areas are displayed in the following maps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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