Mar 2026: Annual Plan

Cornwall IFCA 2026-27 Annual Plan

April 2026: Successful prosecution

Serene PW17 and Golden Lancer PW15

Research reports

Publications

General publications

Enforcement Activities

Shellfish Permit

Live wrasse fishery

Seine Net & Ebb Net Permits

Proposed Octopus Fishing Emergency Byelaw

We are seeking your views on a proposal to prohibit over 10m multi-hull vessels and over 12m mono-hull vessels from using pots to fish for octopus within the Cornwall IFCA District.
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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
2026 Recreational bass regulations
2026 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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