International species guide

Fish species worldwide

An overview of the most-targeted sport fish species per country. 13 countries, ~170 species with local names, FAO codes and regulations.

Minimum sizes and closed seasons vary between regions within each country. Always verify with local authorities before fishing.

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FAO codes

UN 3-letter codes for common species, used in the FishMap database and international catch statistics.

FAOEnglishScientific
SAL
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar
TRS
Sea/brown troutSalmo trutta
TRR
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
ACH
Arctic charSalvelinus alpinus
FPI
Northern pikeEsox lucius
FPP
Zander/pike-perchSander lucioperca
WAL
WalleyeSander vitreus
FPE
European perchPerca fluviatilis
COD
Atlantic codGadus morhua
BSS
European sea bassDicentrarchus labrax
SOM
Wels catfishSilurus glanis
CYP
Common carpCyprinus carpio
ELE
European eelAnguilla anguilla
LMB
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
SMB
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
BFT
Bluefin tunaThunnus thynnus
MAC
Atlantic mackerelScomber scombrus
HAL
Atlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossus
POK
Saithe/coalfishPollachius virens
SBG
Gilt-head breamSparus aurata
TEN
TenchTinca tinca
FBR
BreamAbramis brama
CHK
Chinook salmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha
STB
Striped bassMorone saxatilis