Fishermen taking out fishing nets for mending and maintenance in Rameswaram fishing jeety as the 61-day fishing ban period begins from midnight on April 14, 2026 | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar Fishermen in Rameswaram have started winding up the activities in the jetties around the region as the 61-day annual fishing ban period is to commence from April 15, 2026 (Wednesday). Under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983, considering the breeding season of fish and to protect fishery resources, a fishing ban is implemented every year along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu for 61 days from April 15 to June 14 (inclusive of both days), prohibiting fishing by mechanised boats and trawlers. Published – April 14, 2026 07:23 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Anbumani sees wave against DMK government DMK, TVK cadre clash at Kumbakonam over distribution of pamphlets resembling coupons