Denmark Raises Quarterly Cod Quota: Vessel-Size-Based Limits for North Sea and Skagerrak Take Effect from November 11

Denmark issued an immediate regulatory measure on November 11, 2026, raising the quarterly catch limits for cod in the North Sea (2AC4) and Skagerrak (3AN). The measure was issued under Article 17 of the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Order No. 1571 on Fisheries Regulation of December 4, 2025, takes effect from November 11, 2026, and applies until December 31, 2026, unless otherwise provided.

In the North Sea (2AC4), for the period from October 1 to December 31, 2026, the quantities of cod permitted to be caught, retained on board and landed are divided into three tiers by vessel length: 5,000 kg for vessels under 6 meters, 7,500 kg for vessels of 6 meters and above but under 9 meters, and 10,000 kg for vessels of 9 meters and above. These quantities are totals for the entire period, and landings made from October 1, 2026 count toward them.

In the Skagerrak (3AN), for the same period, i.e., October 1 to December 31, 2026, the quantities of cod permitted to be caught, retained on board and landed are: 2,050 kg for vessels under 6 meters, 4,100 kg for vessels of 6 meters and above but under 9 meters, and 5,050 kg for vessels of 9 meters and above. These quantities are likewise totals for the entire period, and landings from October 1, 2026 count toward them.

The immediate regulation was issued as an immediate announcement, concerns cod fishing management, and has an effective date of November 11, 2026 and an end date of December 31, 2026.