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”.

Penfold Cold Weather Update

Officers have been closely monitoring the temperatures at Marshside, Southport where the Penfold cockle…

December tides for the Penfold Cockle Fishery

Please see the flexible permit conditions below for the open tides at the fishery….

Possible Cold Weather Closure – Update

Officers are monitoring the potential for having to suspend fishing at the Penfold cockle…

Cold Weather Forecast Nov/Dec 2023

NWIFCA are aware of the incoming cold weather forecast. We are currently monitoring this…

Boat For Sale

The vessel Protector Bravo is still up for sale. NWIFCA have dropped the asking…

Stakeholder meetings November 2023

NWIFCA are hosting three events across the district. The aim is to inform stakeholders…