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 >

90% of under-12m vessels have now got an I-VMS device installed, with more than 70% of the active fleet regularly transmitting data to the MMO during trips toRead More >

For the latest information regarding Eastern IFCA’s use of video recording equipment please see the notice here.

It has come to our attention that there have been a number of reports of seal strandings on beaches within the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough CouncilRead More >

Since 2023, management measures for the Wash cockle fishery have included measures which require the sorting of catch to exclude cockles which are less than 10mm. The measureRead More >

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are seeking views on their assessments of the impacts of fishing on, and subsequent proposed management measures for, 43 marine protected areas (MPAs)Read More >

Update: measures for the protection of small cockles   Since 2023, management measures for the Wash cockle fishery have included measures which require the sorting of catch toRead 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 >

The Lowestoft Fishing Gear Recycling Project (Amnesty Week) is taking place next week between 10 and 13 of  June. Fishermen are invited to drop off End-of-Life Fishing GearRead More >

Consultation Closed   Thank you to all those who responded. Management proposals for the 2025 Wash Cockle Fishery have been carefully considered in the context of the responsesRead More >