I. Map of Northern Samar

II. Basic Information

POLITICAL DIVISIONS
No. of Districts2
No. of Cities–
No. of Municipalities24
No. of Coastal Municipalities21
No. of Barangays569
No. of Coastal Barangays200
Land Area (has.)349,800
Length of Coastline (km.)429
Population (2010)631,900

III. Provincial Fisheries Office

LocationName of PFOContact NumberEmail Address
Barangay Zone 3, UEP Compound, University Town, Catarman, Northern SamarMS. MAIDA G. DELA CRUZ0956-188-2830bfarpfons@gmail.com

IV. Provincial Champion Fishery Commodity (for further product development)

SpeciesProductionSeasonMethod of Culture/CaptureLocation
Bangus January-NovemberGrow-outSan Isidro, Victoria, Lavezares, Rosario, San Jose, Biri, Bobon, San Roque, Pambujan,
Tilapia ALL-YEARGrow-outVictoria, Bobon, Catarman, Mondragon, Mapanas
Mangrove Crab June – OctoberFattening & Grow-outSan Isidro, Lavezares, Rosario, San Jose, Bobon, Catarman, San Roque, Pambujan & Laoang
Seaweeds3 MT (SAN ISIDRO)May – SeptemberRanchingBiri,  San Isidro, Allen, Lavezares, San Jose , Laoang, Palapag, Gamay & Lapinig
Lobster January – DecemberPeurulus Collection, Nursery & Grow-outSan Jose, Palapag, Laoang, Gamay & Lapinig, Rosario
Tuna110JAN-DECTuna Handline, Hook and LinePalapag, Gamay, Mapanas, Lapinig, Biri, Laoang,San Isidro
Bangkulis136,928February-OctoberRing net/Multiple HandlinePacific Ocean
LAO-LAO (SARDINES)900 MTOCT-AUGPAMO NYLON AND FINE MESH NET #12SAN BERNARDINO ST.
ANCHOVY (DILIS)230 MTMAY-JULY FEB JUNE0AUGFINE MESH NET, DRIFT GILL NETSAN BERNARDINO ST, Canauayon, Veriato.LAPINIG
Big eyed scad117,000 kls.January to MarchMultiple Handline (lago-lo)Canauayon
Round scad, Indian Mackerel230,5001.Goldstripe     SardinellaBaby Ringnet (Tambugan)SI- Taga pul-an sea
SARDINES APRIL- OCTDRIFT GILL NETALL BARANGAYS