The two latest assessment reports from the Argentine National Research and Development Fisheries Institute, INIDEP, presented to the National Fisheries Council point out that the Argentine Illex Squid stock conditions are most abundant and anticipate a great catch season.
Landings of squid in Puerto Madryn, Chubut province, Argentine Patagonia are higher than last year s and can be considered a “great success for fisheries and our province,” according to Diego Pérez, manager of the Madryn port.
An encouraging start of the 2024 Illex squid season, with good catches and sized specimens have been reported by both jiggers and trawlers, according to Argentine fishing interests operating since 12 January south of parallel 44.