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Midwater Trawl (FGT_19)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: fgt_19.ttl

Name
midwaterTrawl
Attribute
FGT Fishing Gear Type
Definition
A cone-shaped net, normally made of four panels, ending on a codend with lateral wings extending forward from the opening, that is usually much larger than a bottom trawl and designed and rigged to fish in midwater, including the surface water.
Description
The horizontal opening is maintained either by otter boards or by towing the net by two boats (pair trawling). Midwater trawling is carried out mainly at sea, on the continental shelf, sometimes in deeper waters as well as in some lakes. Nets can be adjusted to various depths; sometimes electronic transducers are attached in order to gather info on gear height and fish location.
Synonyms
Pelagic Trawl; Mid-water Otter Trawl$$$$$Mid-water Pair Trawl
Accepted
2013-10-18
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.