The Hunstanton cockle bed was not opened at the start of the fishery as a precaution to prevent the spread of the diseases into this area fromRead More >

  The 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery will open at 0500hrs on Monday 15 June 2026 with a Total Allowable Catch of 4,992 tonnes.   To participate in theRead More >

A report detailing the interim analysis of acoustic data collected for the Natural Disturbance Study is now available. Whilst the report was completed by Cefas, a non-technical summaryRead More >

The 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery is likely to open on 15 June 2026 (subject to reaching agreement with Natural England and  consultation with industry). To participate in thisRead More >

  Eastern IFCA is consulting on the management measures for the 2026 Wash Cockle Fishery.   The deadline for responses is midday on Thursday 11 June 2026. TheRead More >

  Eastern IFCA manages Wash cockle fisheries through a combination of different management measures to ensure stock sustainability, industry viability and protection of Marine Protected Areas. An importantRead More >

  The 2026 cockle survey report has been published and is available at the link below. 2026 cockle survey report  The report includes information about the biomass andRead More >

A collaborative environmental initiative supported by the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has successfully removed close to 6 tonnes of redundant fishing and fishing related gear fromRead More >

Eastern IFCA is holding a workshop to discuss management of the Wash Cockle Fisheries, including in relation to the 2026 fishery. Any person named on a Wash CockleRead More >

Funded through Defra’s Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, investing £304 million into fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across England. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) isRead More >