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Traditions / Ålagillet - will it survive?

“eel darkness” - the reason being that the eels are now unable to see the nets and can be trapped on their way to the Sargasso Sea. This is the season for eel parties, at which eel and nothing but eel is served, though there may be as many as ten or twelve varieties: fried, boiled, smoked and grilled and with various kinds of stuffing.

In recent years, the fishing of eel has been highly restricted, possibly due to over-fishing, which threatened to annihilate the creature from Swedish waters. Only licensed fishermen are allowed to fish for eel. Eel fishing along Sweden's western shores is entirely prohibited between Sept. 15 and April 30 and the amount of licensed fisherman and traps allowed have been drastically reduced. The licensed fishermen in the Baltic can choose whether to fish during the period mentioned or instead, pick 90 consecutive days throughout the year. The minimum allowed length was also decreased to just under 25 inches (65 cm) or 18 inches (45 cm) depending on where you fish.
The restrictions have brought down the catch, which at one point was over 800 tons annually, with 35-40% thereby jeopardizing a great many professional fishermen but hopefully also securing safe passage for the eternal traveler.

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