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”.

What to do with a Tagged Sea Bass

(Updated 17/1/19) Leven, Flookburgh, Newbiggin and Pilling Cockle Fisheries Update

Update 17/01/19 (2) The authorisation’s for the Flookburgh, Leven and Newbiggin Craam only fisheries…

Pilling Movement Documents (Wyre Council)

All shellfish removed for human consumption from Pilling Sands East must be accompanied by…

House of Lords Committee Hearing on Landing Obligation

The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee launches an inquiry into the…

North Morecambe Bay Fishery Closure

The sudden closure of this fishery is unfortunate but was essential in the circumstances….

Sea Fisheries Committee’s Service During World War One

Staff Serving During WW1 Following the outbreak of World War One many officers of…