The catching, utilisation, research, conservation, enhancement and monitoring of fish resources in inland waters, territorial waters and economic zone of Latvia is regulated by the Fishery Law of 12 April 1995.
2000年11月4日，拉脱维亚签署了《欧洲保护人权和基本自由公约第12号补充议定书》，其中作为一项单独的权利规定禁止歧视。