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”.

Defra Consultation on I-VMS for all licensed British Fishing boats under 12m

Defra are seeking your views on the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems for…

Leven and Flookburgh Craam Only Cockle Fishery

Leven and Flookburgh will open to Byelaw 3 Permit holders as a craam only…

Changes to Recreational Bass Measures from 1st October 2018

New Bass measures for recreational fishers are to come into force on 1st October….

NWIFCA Draft Potting Byelaw – Informal Consultation

NWIFCA are in the process of starting informal consultation with fishers on a Potting…

Do You Collect Bait?

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have tasked all the IFCAs with…

Illegal Cockle Picking at Pilling

NWIFCA officers assisted by Lancashire Police encountered two persons illegally fishing for cockles at…