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It has been announced that the 2020 rules for recreational bass fishing have been rolled over for 2021 for both recreational and commercial fishing. The following statement isRead More >

The report of the informal consultation on the proposed aim and objectives for the future management of access to bivalve fisheries in The Wash is now available toRead More >

EIFCA have been made aware that strong winds have led to several mass strandings of marine fauna along the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts recently. It is important toRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is the government’s principal regulator for most activities in English waters. This includes the management of activities in marine protected areas (MPAs), exceptRead More >

Eastern IFCA are consulting with fishermen in The Wash bivalve fisheries as part of the work to replace the Wash Fishery Order (WFO) 1992 when it expires inRead More >

Update 22/02/2021: This consultation is now closed Eastern IFCA are consulting with whelk and shrimp fishermen in our district on proposals for additional permit conditions and eligibility criteriaRead More >

Eastern IFCA undertakes regular consultation and engagement relating to different fishing activity and fisheries management which provide stakeholders with the opportunity to inform our decision making. The outcomeRead More >

Update 22/02/2021: This consultation is now closed   The Authority intends to renew the closure of the Wash Restricted Area Fishery (i.e. the area between the Wash FisheryRead More >