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”.

Illegal Cockle Picking at Pilling

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

Cefas Sea Bass Project and Workshop

Project Background Sea Bass Fisheries Conservation UK (SBFC UK) is a two-year European Maritime…

Defra consultation on conduct and operation of IFCAs

Defra are asking for evidence on how well IFCAs have worked to meet their duties…

Netting Fishermans Knowledge on Seals – ABPmer Survey

A new project is underway to help improve advice on ways to prevent seals…

FPV North Western Protector

  The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) has received its new…

Notice: North Penfold Cockle Fishery

The NWIFCA is to authorise current NWIFCA Byelaw 3 permit holders to gather cockle…