This study aims to analyze the maritime and fisheries law policies against illegal fishing, illegal fishing and in forbidden areas. The research method used is a qualitative method. The results showed that the concept that needs to be included in the fisheries law regarding illegal fishing, one of which is because illegal fishing is not only fishing without a license but also fishing in a forbidden way or even in prohibited areas. The number of violations of foreign fishing vessels such as Thailand, Vietnam, China and others. It proves that the system of monitoring and law enforcement in Indonesian waters is still very weak. This is understandable because of the vastness of Indonesia's territorial waters and the high cost required to implement an effective system, among others, what can be done is by negotiating an agreement on fishing access with neighboring countries Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore in this way. in the area of Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) can be formulated in a clear legal framework.

Key words: legal policy, maritime, fisheries law, illegal fishing, exclusiv,e economic zone