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”.

New £1 Million Grant Scheme Opened Today to Increase Supply of Local Seafood

From the sea to the door: New grant scheme to support seafood businesses in…

Defra Fisheries Response Fund – Support for Fishing and Aquaculture Businesses

Please note this fund is administered by the Marine Management Organisation. All enquiries should…

COVID-19 Update: IFCAs updates for the Inshore Fishing Community

Update: 21st April 2020 An up to date list of support available to the…

Byelaw 26 & 27 Netting Permits (Updated 20th April)

20th April Update All permit applications received to date have been processed and dispatched…

Offices Closed to Visitors

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) our offices in Carnforth and Whitehaven are closed to…

Quarterly Meeting Cancelled

The Quarterly Meeting of the Authority on March 19th 2019 has been cancelled due…