The annual octopus defeso on Portugal's western and northern coast — the rule applies to recreational fishing as well, not just the professional fleet.
Background infoSummerRoughly mid-July to mid-AugustWest coast (regional context)About 30-60 min awayGood option
What it is
Recent suspensions have run from mid-July to 15 August in the Western North Zone.
Octopus is one of the species most commonly caught from rocky shore points along the Mafra coast, so the closure directly affects local recreational practice.
Exact dates and zones are republished each year by DGRM — treat the window as approximate and check the latest defeso table before fishing.