March 2024

Prosecution for scalloping offences

Mar 2024 Defra consultation

Defra is inviting all stakeholders to provide their views on the work of Cornwall IFCA.

Research reports

Publications

General publications

Enforcement Activities

Shellfish Permit

Live wrasse fishery

Seine Net & Ebb Net Permits

Vacancies/Work Experience

Formal Consultation for Crustacean and Molluscan Fisheries (Vessel Specifications) Byelaw 2024

At its meeting on 20 December 2024, the members of Cornwall IFCA voted to make the Crustacean and Molluscan Fisheries (Vessel Specifications) Byelaw 2024.
Formal consultation will run between 00:00 on 9 January 2025 and 23:59 on 13 February 2025

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Recreational Fishing

Commercial Hook and Line

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Key Documents

Shellfish permit forms

Shellfish Permit Application Form
Monthly Stats Returns Form (.pdf)
Monthly Stats Returns Form (.doc)
Area code map for shellfish returns
Shellfish gauge template

Fal Fishery forms

Oyster & Mussel Fishing Application Form
Fal Fishery Stats Returns Form
Fal Fishery Stats Returns Form (electronic)
Oyster gauge template
Fal Fishery Management Areas

Other forms

Sand eel seine net permit application form
Sand eel seine net catch return form
Ebb net permit application form
Ebb net catch return form
Scientific dispensation application form

Information sheets

General information & minimum size sheet
2025 Recreational Bass regulations
2025 Commercial bass regulations

Research reports

Published reports

Policies

Body worn camera policy
Drone and UAV policy
Privacy Notice
Privacy Policy
Compliments, comments and complaints policy
Publications Scheme
Compliance & Enforcement Strategy
Financial Administrative Penalties (FAP) guidance
Code of Conduct for warranted officers

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority

Office 2, Chi Gallos
Hayle Marine Renewables Park
North Quay
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 4DD

Tel: +44(0)1872 324284

Email: enquiries@cornwall-ifca.gov.uk

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