Cornwall IFCA

19/12/2025

The Association of IFCA has launched a new newsletter covering the work of the ten IFCAs around England.

News from England's Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities

17/11/2025

Crawfish closure 17 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 incl.

The MMO has closed the crawfish fishery in ICES area 7 (English waters) from 17 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 (inclusive). The closure applies to all UK and EU vessels, and is implemented via a fishing vessel licence condition variation which prohibits fishing for, retaining on board, storing or landing of crawfish.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced its decision on the next seasonal closure for crawfish in English waters of ICES area 7.

24/10/2025

Cornwall IFCA is recruiting an Enforcement Officer.

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (CIFCA) manages sea fisheries and the marine environment around Cornwall’s coast. We enforce fisheries and environmental legislation and carry out marine research and surveys in the inshore waters and estuaries in our district.

01/08/2025

The MMO have launched a new brown crab consultation. Follow the link below for more information.
https://facebook.com/258421849805912/posts/1062920362689386

🦀 Calling all crab fishers in the South West!

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), on behalf of Defra, is proposing new size limits for brown crab in the South West:
📏 160mm for males | 150mm for females

Your input matters— a quick, mobile-friendly survey has launched to gather feedback.

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📅 Open until 17 August 2025
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16/01/2025

Can you take a balanced approach to caring for our seas, keeping the needs of all stakeholders in mind? We are looking to fill IFCA vacancies & create a reserve list. For more information: https://bit.ly/40kHmHg

11/10/2024

Defra News

News and updates from Defra's FMP programme

29/04/2024

Cornwall IFCA is holding an informal consultation on two management options to protect crawfish in the Manacles MCZ and the Padstow Bay and Surrounds MCZ.

CLOSES 23:59 ON 17 MAY 2024

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (CIFCA) manages sea fisheries and the marine environment around Cornwall’s coast. We enforce fisheries and environmental legislation and carry out marine research and surveys in the inshore waters and estuaries in our district.

12/03/2024

This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.

07/12/2023

Responses to a call for evidence about managing fishing effort for crustaceans in the Cornwall IFCA district have been published.

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (CIFCA) manages sea fisheries and the marine environment around Cornwall’s coast. We enforce fisheries and environmental legislation and carry out marine research and surveys in the inshore waters and estuaries in our district.

21/07/2023

The UK Government has today set out further steps to deliver a thriving, sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment for generations to come.

This new system will be underpinned by Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) za– blueprints for how best to manage fish stocks – with the first six published today, including bass, king scallops, crab and lobster.

Please check the following links for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-seizes-post-brexit-freedoms-for-fishing-industry

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/future-fisheries-management-live-2305079

Defra is hosting live events through summer 2023. Join us in-person at coastal locations and online. All events will be published on this Eventbrite page. NORTH WEST, EAST, SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST DATES AND LOCATIONS COMING SOON!