The UK Government has set out further steps it is taking to deliver a thriving, sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment for generations to come. The UKRead More >

With effect from August 2023 the Authority will be implementing the Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018. This will mean that a permit will be required in order to fishRead More >

With effect from August 2023 the Authority will be implementing the Shrimp Permit Byelaw 2018. This will mean that a permit will be required in order to fishRead More >

Following an initial limited opening of the fishery, Eastern IFCA will re-open the full cockle fishery as of 0415hrs on Sunday 16th of July with a Total AllowableRead More >

Eastern IFCA is opening a limited cockle fishery for a period of five days as of 04:45 on Monday 3 July 2023. The fishery will close at 01.45Read More >

On the 22nd June 2023, Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officers inspected and seized whelk pots from The Wash.  20 Plastic white stand-up whelk pots were seized. PleaseRead More >

The Toft mussel bed is closed as of 02:00 on 23 June 2023. The mussel removed has reached the Total Allowable Catch for the bed and is nowRead More >

This is an update to the news item Mussel Re-Laying Fishery Opening, published on our website on 2 June 2023. Samples taken from the ‘Ouse Mouth’ classification zoneRead More >

Following the annual mussel stock survey and consultation, the Wash Interim Measures Mussel Relaying Fishery 2023 will open on 12 June, at 00:00.   Following consultation responses, theRead More >

We are seeking the views of Wash cockle fishermen on proposals for the 2023 cockle fishery.   The deadline for responses is midday on 19 June 2023. TheRead More >