2018 Bass Regulations

New regulations have been published for the protection of bass.  These measures came into force as of 1st January 2018.  A summary of the measures is set out on the Marine Management Organisations (MMO) website here. This link provides advice for both recreational and commercial fishers.

The Council Regulation can be found here (please note – the bass measures are found in Article 9).

The MMO regularly monitors data on fishing activity, including bass catch levels, to ensure enforcement is targeted accordingly. It pursues reported breaches in the appropriate way, using a range of sanctions ranging from verbal or written advice through to prosecution in the most serious of cases. Eastern IFCA will continue to work with the MMO in enabling and ensuring compliance with this control measure.