European plaice is doing well in the North Sea. The stock of plaice is above the safe biological limits.
A [gillnet] is a reasonably selective fishing gear with little bycatch of [undersized fish] or other species. Incidental bycatch of porpoises is however a known problem in gillnet fishery. The extent to which this is a problem in the fishery on plaice is unknown.
The management of this fishery level is done at EU-level and a [long-term management plan] for sole and plaice has been adopted. This plan is positive for plaice.