Welcome to North Western IFCA

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) was formed in 2011 under Statutory Instrument 2200 (2010) following the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (MaCAA). It merged the previous Cumbria Sea Fisheries Committee and North West Sea Fisheries Committee into one district.

All Inshore Fisheries and Conservation authorities share the same vision: “to lead, champion and manage a sustainable marine environment and inshore fisheries by successfully securing the right balance between social, environmental and economic benefits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry”.

Consultation: Byelaw 2 North Wirral Foreshore Bivalve Molluscs (Closes 5th March 2021)

The byelaw described below has been approved and made by the Authority. In accordance…

Consultation: Byelaw 1 Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (Closes 5th March 2021)

The byelaw described below has been approved and made by the Authority. In accordance…

Reminder: Application for Whelk Permits Closes 17th February (Updated 12/01/21)

Update 12/01/21 The deadline for Whelk Permit applications and Whelk Track Record applications has…

NWIFCA Potting Permit Applications – Commercial Crab, Lobster and Nephrops

The NWIFCA Potting Permit Byelaw 2020 was sent to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)…

NWIFCA Potting Permit Byelaw 2020

Invitation to Owners of Registered and Licensed Fishing Vessels to make their Applications for…

Lockdown Guidance for Anglers

In accordance with government guidelines, angling is a permitted activity to be undertaken with…