Mussel Fisheries
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You can check the classification of beds on the Cefas website.
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Open
Restrictions apply
Closed
Dee Estuary
West Kirby Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
|---|---|
| Open | Click here to view the HRA Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |
Ribble Estuary
Seafield Road Seed Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
|---|---|
| Closed | Closed |
Training Walls Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open | Open for size Mussel. Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |
Morecambe Bay
Knott End Sea Life Centre South Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open | Open for size mussel. Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |
Knott End Spit Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open | Open for size mussel Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |
Heysham Flat Seed Mussel Fishery
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
|---|---|
| Closed | Closed |
Heysham Flat Size Mussel Fishery
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open Currently limited stock | Awaiting classification. The bed is not classified for commercial gathering. HRA available here.Click here to submit a return. |
North Morecambe Bay Incl. Foulney Mussel Beds
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open | Open for size Mussel. Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |
South America Seed Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Closed | Closed due to changes on the bed rendering the fishery no longer HRA compliant. Click here to submit a return. |
Duddon Estuary
Duddon Estuary Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Closed Declassified | Declassified for commercial fishing. Check Classification on the Cefas website. Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. View the HRA (pdf) Click here to submit a return. |
Solway
Solway Mussel Bed
| Current Status | Further Information and Limitations |
| Open
Limited Stock | Open for size Mussel. Currently limited stock. Minimum size for Mussel is 45mm across the longest part of the shell. Click here to submit a return. |