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A consultation seeking industry’s views on the management measures for the 2026 Wash Mussel Fishery, including those introduced on 31st July 2026 under the urgent provisions (paragraph 21Read More >

Following the 10% increase in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2026 Wash cockle fishery the Authority has now agreed the revision to November operating times intendedRead More >

Eastern IFCA’s formal consultation on the Closed Areas Byelaw 2021, which ran from 9 October to 17 November 2025, considered proposed revisions to closures under the Marine ProtectedRead More >

Eastern IFCA has agreed to increase the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2026 Wash cockle fishery by 10% (499 tonnes) following consideration of evidence relating to higherRead More >

The remaining TAC for the 2026 Cockle Fishery is estimated to be 146t, which will enable a further 3 days of fishing activity. In accordance with published openingRead More >

A report detailing the analysis of seabed video imagery collected in 2025 to quantify impacts to rugged chalk features in fished and un-fished areas of the Cromer ShoalRead More >

Following the success of previous end-of-life fishing gear amnesty events, Eastern IFCA and its partners are pleased to announce that the final event will take place from 5th –Read More >

Active and retired fishers are being invited to take part in Mapping What Matters, a Defra-led project exploring the cultural, social and economic importance of England’s fishing grounds.Read More >