Flookburgh Cockle Fishery
This page is dedicated solely to updates for Flookburgh Cockle Fishery.
Total Allowable Catch (TAC) Uptake Tracker
0.3 out of 800 tonnes (as of 26th January)
The bed closes on 27th February 2026.
28th January 2026
Flexible Permit Conditions for February are now available
12th January 2026
FLOOKBURGH REOPEN
Flookburgh cockle fishery is now reopened following the five-day cold weather closure.
6th January 2026
FLOOKBURGH CLOSED
Flookburgh cockle fishery is closed from 6th January 20206 until 11th January 2026 inclusive.
Fishery is expected to reopen 12th January 2026 (11th January is a non-fishing day).
5th January 2026
COLD WEATHER MONITORING
NWIFCA are closely monitoring the cockle beds in accordance to our Cold Weather Policy. All permit holders will be kept updated of any changes.
17th December 2026
Flexible Permit Conditions for January are now available