The remaining TAC for the 2026 Cockle Fishery is estimated to be 146t, which will enable a further 3 days of fishing activity. In accordance with published openingRead More >

A report detailing the analysis of seabed video imagery collected in 2025 to quantify impacts to rugged chalk features in fished and un-fished areas of the Cromer ShoalRead More >

Following the success of previous end-of-life fishing gear amnesty events, Eastern IFCA and its partners are pleased to announce that the final event will take place from 5th –Read More >

Active and retired fishers are being invited to take part in Mapping What Matters, a Defra-led project exploring the cultural, social and economic importance of England’s fishing grounds.Read More >

  This consultation closes at 11:59 on the 5/10/2026 Eastern IFCA is seeking your views on current management measures including those which came into effect on 31 JulyRead More >

  Temporary closures to the Wash Cockle and Mussel hand work fisheries, in place to protect the Wash Harbour seal population from visual disturbance, have now been removedRead More >

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on five proposed joint UK Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), including three that are relevant to the Eastern IFCA district: –Read More >

Permit conditions for the 2026 Mussel Fishery have been revised under the urgent provisions in the Wash Cockle and Mussel Byelaw 2021 and come into effect at 2359hrsRead More >

Eastern IFCA officers were proud to attend the Association of IFCAs’ national celebration marking 15 years since the creation of the IFCA network and recognising the vital contributionRead More >

The Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation (SCFF) has launched a nationwide survey for the UK and Irish industries to provide data to help quantify the impact of seals onRead More >