Chapter 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 gives NWIFCA officers the power to seize any fish, shellfish and equipment believed to be in breach of NWIFCA byelaws, legacy byelaws, or European and national legislation. After three months unclaimed seized items are forfeited to the Authority.

Current Seized Items

Angling Equipment from Heysham Bass Nursery Area

Date: 22/01/25
Position found: Under the pier in Heysham Bass Nursery Area
Inspecting Officers: IFCO Graham and IFCO Edwards
Reason for Seizure: Seized under section 269 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act due to being stored within Heysham Bass Nursery Area where possession of fishing gear is prohibited under NWIFCA Byelaw 5.
Offence: Breach of NWIFCA Byelaw 5
Description of seized item(s):

• 1 Black fishing rod
• Wire loops
• Line and lead weighted lures

Further action: The seized item(s) will be stored by NWIFCA. NWIFCA may retain the seized item(s) for the purpose of an investigation. If the seized item(s) are not claimed within three months, the item(s) may be disposed of as the authority see fit. This notice was posted on 22nd January 2025, the three month period for forfeiture ends on 22nd April 2025.

If you wish to claim the seized items please contact the NWIFCA Office at the following:

North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
1 Preston Street
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 9BY

Tel: 01524 727970

Email: [email protected]