3-month fishing ban starts in Davao Gulf for spawning season

DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Davao (BFAR-11) has officially commenced the 2026 Davao Gulf closed season, enforcing a strict three-month ban on specific commercial fishing gear to protect small pelagic fish species during their peak spawning period until August 31. The ban spans from Cape San Agustin in Governor Generoso,