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Part VI: Fish in inland waters

United Kingdom

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Species concerned: Carp family (Cyprinidae) and other associated species in the context of polyculture, including perch, pike, catfish, coregonids, sturgeon.

Perch (Perca fluviatilis) in monoculture

Production systems

In fishponds which must be fully drained periodically and in lakes. Lakes must be devoted exclusively to organic production, including the growing of crops on dry areas.

The fishery capture area must be equipped with a clean water inlet and of a size to provide optimal comfort for the fish. The fish must be stored in clean water after harvest.

Areas of natural vegetation must be maintained around inland water units as a buffer zone for external land areas not involved in the farming operation in accordance with the rules of organic aquaculture.

For grow-out ‘polyculture’ must be used on condition that the criteria laid down in the present specifications for the other species of lakes fish are duly adhered to.

Maximum stocking densityThe total production of species is limited to 1 500 kg of fish per hectare per year (provided as farming yield due to specific characteristic of the production system).
Maximum stocking density only for perch in monoculture20 kg/m3