The European Commission has proposed fishing opportunities for 2027 in the Baltic Sea, setting total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for ten EU-managed fish stocks. The proposal adjusts catch limits based on scientific assessments, aiming to rebuild fish populations while balancing commercial interests. Key changes include increases for Bothnian herring (+3%), central Baltic herring (+49%), Gulf of Riga herring (+11%), and sprat (+44%). Plaice, Main Basin salmon, and Gulf of Finland salmon quotas remain unchanged. By-catch reductions are proposed for cod and herring species. The measures align with the 2016 Baltic Sea multiannual management plan and ICES scientific advice. EU member states will finalize the agreement in October 2026.
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