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”.

Equipment Stolen from Morecambe & Heysham Sea Cadets

  Morecambe and Heysham Sea Cadet’s RIB along with all their boating equipment has…

Potting Permit Byelaw 2020 – Commercial Permits

Invitation to Owners of Registered and Licensed Fishing Vessels to Apply for Permits The…

Potting Permit Byelaw 2020 – Recreational Permits

Invitation to Those Who Fish Recreationally With Pots to Apply for Permits The NWIFCA…

Fishing Around St. Bees Headland Voluntary Code of Practice 2022

To reduce the risk of bird entanglement in fishing nets the NWIFCA recommends that…

Cefas Survey on Crab Population around the English Coast

Cefas are currently investigating the health of the edible crab population around the English…

Heysham Man Fined for Bass Fishing Offences

On 7th February 2022 at Lancaster Magistrates, Mr Daniel Bell of Warren Grove, Heysham…