In summary, the analysis in this paper demonstrated that the minimum capture size based on the growth-based capitulum length measure is more adequate than that based on the TL measure. We suggest a catch size of 23 mm (RC) or 26 mm (RT) in N Spain that is larger than the current catch size that is established in this coast\'s regions and similar to that proposed in Portugal. The establishment of this size using the first derivative of the length–weight relationship may ensure the maximum yield in weight from the fishery. A seasonal closure of 6 months may not be effective for assuring the total recovery of a highly exploited WP1066 after the fishing season, at least if vectors is not linked to the establishment of a more suitable catch size than the current catch size. Thus, a 6-month seasonal closure should be locally tested in the field under the new minimum size. We also propose a temporal closure of 2.5 years for highly exploited populations to completely recover. Although the analysis applied in this study may be applicable to other coastal areas, the generalizability and transferability of these results to support management decisions at a larger spatial scale are subjected to further research, including monthly data and field experiments, to test the suitability of the obtained results.
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