Shrimp season with low catches and waiting for technical opinion for closing

Shrimp Season in the Pacific: Indefinite Closure and Expectations in Mazatlán

MEXICO
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 03:10 (GMT + 9)

Shrimp Season in the Pacific: Mazatlán Fleet Awaits Closure Definition, Irregular Catches, and Pending Expectations

Season Analysis and Sector Perspectives

The Mazatlán fishing fleet, composed of 130 vessels operating in the Pacific Ocean, is experiencing uncertainty regarding the culmination date of the shrimp capture season. Jesús Omar Lizárraga Manjarrez, President of the Union of Shipowners of the Pacific Coast, acknowledged that the current season has been one of the most challenging in recent history.

Delayed Start and Absence of Defined Closure Date

Unlike previous years, when the season typically concluded in March, this year the start of the season was delayed until the second half of October. This variation in the calendar has generated uncertainty about the closure date, which has not yet been determined.

Expectations Pending Technical Ruling

Fishermen await the results of the technical ruling issued by the fisheries authority, which will evaluate the performance of the 2024-2025 season. The outcome of this ruling will be decisive in establishing the closure date of the fishing period, which has been characterized by significantly low catches.

Variability in Catches and Fleet Performance

Lizárraga Manjarrez pointed out that, despite the decrease in the number of active vessels, a slight increase in catches has been observed. However, variability persists, with initial hauls ranging between 10 and 20 kilograms of shrimp, although some vessels achieved productions of 4 to 5 tons.

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