Mussel Surveys: Potential Harvestable & Relaying Fisheries

The 2024 mussel surveys have identified that mussel stocks within the Wash have significantly increased over previous years, and that adult stocks have reached 12,190 tonnes. As such, both relaying and harvestable fisheries are being considered this year. Consultation on the potential fisheries will be launched soon.

The initial survey report is available for you to consider here.

Please note that whilst the report includes discussion on potential management measures, no decisions have yet been made. Management measures will be determined  taking into account a Habitat Regulation Assessment, the 2008 Wash Shellfish Policies, the Authority’s main duties and the views of fishery stakeholders gathered through consultation.

Further updates will be posted in the news section and stakeholders will be alerted once the consultation is launched.