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”.

Cockle Closed Season Begins 1st May 2021

All byelaw 3 permit holders are reminded that the cockle closed season commences on…

Byelaw 3 – Permit Holder – Consultation

At the request of the Authority, NWIFCA officers are consulting Byelaw 3 permit holders…

Owner and Master Fined £48,500 for Dredging Offences

On 18th March 2021 at Liverpool Magistrates, Jones Trawlers Ltd and Mr Liam Jones…

Reminder: Recreational Fishing for Sea Bass 1st March to 30th November

Between 1st March and 30th November (inclusive) a recreational fisher can retain two size…

(External) £40m second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund

Grants of up to £2 million each are now available to help the nation…

Seafood Response Fund (MMO Administered)

About the Scheme The Seafood Response Fund (SRF) is designed to help UK fishing…