Order No. 3D-36 on the Approval of the Rules for Recreational and Limited Fishing in Marine Waters.

This Order approves the Rules regulating recreational and limited fishing activities in the territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Lithuania in the Baltic Sea. The Rules establish the conditions governing fishing objects, permitted fishing gear, methods and operational regimes. They define key terms, including recreational fishing methods, limited fishing, and categories of fishing permits, and provide that the right to fish is acquired through the issuance of a recreational fishing permit or card.
The Rules set out the regulatory framework for recreational fishing, including limitations on the number of gear allowed per fisher, daily catch limits by weight or number, and minimum fish size requirements. They establish prohibitions on the use of illegal fishing methods, fishing without authorization, and the commercialization of recreational catches. The text defines protected species, closed seasons, and spatial restrictions in specific marine areas and recreational zones.
The regulatory framework mandates the recording and electronic submission of catch data to national information systems, assigning responsibility for data accuracy to individual fishers or vessel captains. It establishes monitoring and control mechanisms and provides that non-compliance entails administrative liability. Final provisions address the possession and presentation of permits and identification, as well as the authority of control officials regarding the seizure of gear and resource protection.