Eastern IFCA has been undertaking a study into the impacts of natural disturbance on the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ. As part of this Natural Disturbance Study, threeRead More >

Byelaw 5 of Eastern IFCA’s byelaw prohibits the use of edible crab (Cancer pagurus) as bait. This prohibition is intended to protect crab stocks from over-exploitation, particularly theRead More >

The Association of IFCAs has launched a new newsletter to communicate the work carried out by IFCAs across England. The first issue can be found at the linkRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is running a campaign calling on fishers to prepare to provide additional information for seafood leaving the UK from the 10th of JanuaryRead More >

As of 0751hrs on Sunday 10 August 2025, the following revisions to closed areas within the Wash Cockle Fishery will come into effect: The high-density juvenile closure onRead More >

On 26 April 2025 the Wash mussel fisheries were closed in response to reports of Chinese Mitten Crab, an Invasive Non-Native Species, being caught alongside mussels. Following aRead More >

Following the closure of the 2025 Wash cockle fishery consultation we are carefully considering all the consultation responses as well as the feedback from the industry meeting onRead More >

In order to be named on a Wash cockle and mussel Permit as a permit holder or skipper, you must attend a Wash Training Course.  The purpose ofRead More >

The Authority is considering the implementation of management measures within the Cromer MCZ and would welcome your feedback. Two measures are proposed. Please see here for an infographicRead More >

At the 58th Eastern IFCA Meeting, members agreed in principle to open a harvestable mussel fishery in the Wash.  A harvestable mussel fishery refers to a fishery whichRead More >