North Western IFCA

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

📣 All Byelaw 3 Permit Holders - your renewal letters have been posted so please keep an eye out for them. 📣

Your next steps are:

1. Submit completed application form to the office.

2. Ensure full payment by card or BACS is received by 31st July. If paying by BACS please include invoice number as the payment reference.

Please do not make payment until the application form is received by the office.

3. Once payment is confirmed, permits will be sent by post.

Many thanks
The Admin Team

29/05/2026

📣The Regional Fisheries Group (RFG) will be hosting the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at upcoming port visits across the North West 3 & 4 June 2026. 📣

For further information or to confirm your attendance, please email [email protected]

18/05/2026

Enforcement Officers from Barrow and Science Officers from Carnforth, have been out on the Duddon carrying out mussel surveys, focusing on stock assessment and the settlement of spat.

These surveys are essential for understanding the health and sustainability of the mussel beds.

14/05/2026

NWIFCA are supporting — a 24-hour social media campaign shining a spotlight on the UK’s fishing and seafood industry.

NWIFCA are proud to support the balance between industry and conservation to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable for future generations.

Join the celebration and show your support for the people at the heart of the industry.

14/05/2026

Wirral Angling – Request for Information

If you are an angler operating on the Wirral, we would like to hear from you.

NWIFCA is currently looking into the wash-up of smooth-hounds (both starry and common species) along the Wirral coastline. As part of this, we are issuing a call for evidence to all anglers who fish in the boxed area shown below (from Formby Point to Hilbre Island).

Please visit our website for further information.

NWIFCA is currently looking into the wash-up of smooth-hounds (both starry and common species) along the Wirral coastline. As part of this, we are issuing a call for evidence to all anglers who fish in the boxed area shown below (from Formby Point to Hilbre Island). We have created an anonymous ques...

06/05/2026

On 5th May 2026, the first Cockle Fisheries Management Plan was agreed by the Technical Science and Byelaw Committee of the Authority.

The CFMP will be reviewed annually to ensure management is fit for purpose.

The NWIFCA Cockle Fisheries Management Plan (CFMP) outlines the Authority’s strategic approach to the sustainable management of cockle fisheries across the district. It supports NWIFCA’s statutory duties under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA) and contributes to the delivery of national fisheries objectives under the UK Fisheries Act 2020.

Further information on the CFMP can be found on the website.

The NWIFCA Cockle Fisheries Management Plan (CFMP) outlines the Authority’s strategic approach to the sustainable management of cockle fisheries across the district. It supports NWIFCA’s statutory duties under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA) and contributes to the delivery of nati...

30/04/2026

During routine drone patrols our IFCOs were pleased to assist Cumbria Wildlife Trust at Walney Nature Reserve with some regular gull nest monitoring surveys.

Using drones helped support the work efficiently, while minimising disturbance to the birds.

Great teamwork in action, combining technology and conservation to protect local wildlife.

29/04/2026

📣 Opportunity to take part in Clean Catch’s survey 📣

This short survey is open until the 6th May 2026 and will help Clean Catch to create best practice guidance on shark, ray and skate bycatch for the fishing industry.

Click the link below to find out more.

Clean Catch is all about collaborative action on the bycatch of sensitive species in UK fisheries, and exchanging knowledge globally.

28/04/2026

🌊 Working Together to Keep Our Coast Safe 🌊

Last week, North Western Protector, while on routine enforcement patrols near St Bees, was pleased to assist the Coastguard during training manoeuvres.