Information about commercial fisheries

The information on these pages is focused on the Danish fishing trade and fishermen. The major topics are:

• Regulation of fishing activities. Including updated information on species regulations.

• Inspection. Including descriptions of the differing kinds of inspection elements and procedures depending on the method of fishing.

• Requirements. There are certain demands on the fishing vessel, the fishermen and to the first buyer of the fish.

• Committee for Commercial Fisheries. The committee with representatives from the fishing trade and industry gives advice on regulation, inspection and other relevant issues.

Read the guidelines when applying for authorisation for first sale of fish, and find applications below:

• Guidelines to follow when applying for authorisation for first sale of fish (PDF - opens a new window)

• Find application for authorisation for first sale of fish (PDF - opens a new window)

• Declaration in conjunction with application for authorisation for first sale of fish (PDF - opens a new window) 

• Find application form for approval of manager (PDF - opens a new window)

• Find application for authorisation to hold a public electronic fish auction (PDF - opens a new window)