# The first anchovy fishing season 2026 in southern Peru is underway

> Peru's Ministry of Production authorized the first 2026 anchovy season in southern Peru, with a total allowable catch of 251,000 tons. The season runs from January 1 to June 30 or until the catch limit is reached, and is based on Imarpe's findings of healthy biomass. Only permitted vessels with per-vessel limits may fish.

- Date: 2026-01-02 · published 2026-01-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20988-the-first-anchovy-fishing-season-2026-in-southern-peru-is-underway
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A 251,000-ton southern quota gives fishmeal supply visibility for early 2026, a neutral-to-supportive signal for feed ingredient markets.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: neutral

## Sources

- weareaquaculture.com: https://weareaquaculture.com/news/fisheries/the-first-anchovy-fishing-season-2026-in-southern-peru-is-underway

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