Freshwater fishing
What this code covers
Use this class for freshwater fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters and Taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters
- taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs
- taking of freshwater aquatic animals
- gathering of freshwater materials
- catching of frogs or collection of snails in the wild, see 01.70
- collecting wild plants (e.g. reeds, sedges), see 02.30
- processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 10.20
- fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 84.24
- Compare with 01.70, 02.30, 10.20 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters
- - taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs
- - taking of freshwater aquatic animals
- - gathering of freshwater materials
- - gathering of other freshwater organisms: seaweed and algae
- - catching of frogs or collection of snails in the wild, see 01.70
- - collecting wild plants (e.g. reeds, sedges), see 02.30
- - processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see 10.20
- - fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 84.24
- - fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services, see 93.19
- - operation of sport fishing preserves, see 93.19
- - Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters
- - Taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs
- - Taking of freshwater aquatic animals
- - Gathering of freshwater materials
- - Catching of frogs or collection of snails in the wild
- - Collecting wild plants (e.g. reeds, sedges)
- - Processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore
- - Fishing inspection, protection and patrol services
What is NACE 03.12 used for?
Use NACE 03.12 for freshwater fishing when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for freshwater fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters and Taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 03.12?
Typical examples include Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters, Taking of freshwater crustaceans and molluscs, and Taking of freshwater aquatic animals.
When might 03.12 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to catching of frogs or collection of snails in the wild, see 01.70 and collecting wild plants (e.g. reeds, sedges), see 02.30.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 03.12?
Compare 03.12 with 01.70 Hunting, trapping and related service activities, 02.30 Gathering of wild growing non-wood products, and 10.20 Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for hunting, trapping and related service activities when the main activity includes Hunting and trapping on a commercial basis and Taking of wild animals (dead or alive) for i) food, fur or skin and ii) use in research, in zoos or as pets. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for gathering of wild growing non-wood products when the main activity includes Gathering of wild growing materials and Mushrooms, truffles. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs when the main activity includes Preparation and preservation of fish, crustaceans and molluscs (e.g. freezing, deep-freezing, drying, cooking, smoking, salting, immersing in brine, canning) and Production of fish, crustacean and mollusc products: fish fillets, roes, caviar, caviar substitutes, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for public order and safety activities when the main activity includes Administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces supported by public authorities and of port, border, coastguards and other special police forces, including traffic law enforcement, foreigner registration, and the maintenance of arrest records and Provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sports activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Activities of producers of sporting events, with or without facilities and Activities of individual own account sportspersons and athletes, referees, judges, timekeepers, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for marine fishing when the main activity includes Fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters and Taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for fishing when the main activity includes Marine fishing and Freshwater fishing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 03.12 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 03.12 Freshwater fishing, 03.30 Support activities for fishing and aquaculture.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.