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”.

Notice of Extraordinary Meeting of the Technical, Science and Byelaws Committee

An extraordinary meeting of the Technical, Science and Byelaws Committee will be held at…

Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery 2020

Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery will open to Byelaw 3 permit holders on 3rd…

NWIFCA Potting Permit Byelaw 2020

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

Change In Law for Commercial Fishermen on Safety at Sea

To help fishers ensure their safety the Fishing Industry Safety Group has launched a…

External Event: Wyre Estuary Biosecurity Plan Workshop July 14th 10:00-12:30

Please see the poster below for details on the Webinar hosted by Wyre Rivers…

Perch Scar and Black Scar Seed Mussel – Permits Under Restrictions on the Use of a Dredge Byelaw 2017.

Following discussion at the multi-sectoral Bivalve Mollusc Working Group (BMWG) and approval by NWIFCA…