Please note that our Christmas 2025 opening times are as follows:
Normal working days: Monday 22nd December and Tuesday 23rd December
Wednesday 24th December: Closed
Thursday 25th December: Closed
Friday 26th December: Closed
Monday 29th December: Open Half Day (AM)
Tuesday 30th December: Open Half Day (AM)
Wednesday 31st December: Open Half Day (AM)
Thursday 1st January: Closed
Normal office hours resume Friday 2nd January 2026
More News
12
February 2026
Consultations open for Final four Defra-led FMPs
Consultations are open on the final four fisheries management plans (FMPs) being delivered by Defra. The draft FMPs are: Celtic Sea and Western Channel...
11
February 2026
AIFCA launches three community films
The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (AIFCA) has just released a series of short films revealing the work of England’s 10 Inshore...
11
February 2026
Consultation on Proposed New Commercial Shellfish Permit Condition: Minimum Lobster Size (88 mm)
Consultation period: 28 days Consultation closes: Midnight on 10th March 2026 Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NIFCA) is seeking views on a proposed...
09
February 2026
A reminder to all recreational fishers – The Catch and Release period is now in affect and will run from 1st Feb to 31st March 2026.
09
February 2026
New Lobster Measuring Gauges – MCRS Increase to 88mm from 1 March 2026
NOW AVAILABLE: We have now received the new 88mm gauges. There is one gauge per commercial shellfish permit holder available and they are ready...
06
February 2026
Holy Island Fishermen Convicted of Breaching Fisheries Byelaws
On Thursday the 22nd of January 2026 at Newcastle Magistrates Court, Shaun Brigham and Richard Ward, both of Holy Island were convicted of breaching...