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Welcome
to the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority

From rugged chalk cliffs full of nesting seabirds to rocky reefs teeming with crabs and lobsters, the marine environments of the North East coast of England are amongst the best examples in the UK. Our seas support the livelihoods of local commercial fishermen and their communities and provide a destination for hobby fishers targeting fish and shellfish.

NEIFCA is responsible for the sustainable management of fisheries and fisheries activities, including Marine Protected Areas, out to a distance of six nautical miles.

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Latest News

SCALLOP DREDGING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Applications for scallop dredging permits for the 2026/2027 season are invited from vessels meeting the criteria as specified in the permit allocation procedure 2026. Closing date for applications is the 17th July 2026.
Further information can be found on news page of our website or by clicking the link below -
Scallop Dredging Applications 2026
22 June 2026
SHELLFISH PERMIT BYELAW XXVIII - IMPLEMENTATION
Please be advised that all commercial permit holders must apply for a new permit in line with the updated byelaw regulation (Byelaw XXVIII Shellfish Permit Byelaw 2022). If you have not yet submitted your application, your existing commercial permit expired yesterday, 21st April 2026. Any individual who continues to catch and land shellfish within our district without a valid 2026 commercial permit may be subject to enforcement action, including potential prosecution for operating without the required NEIFCA commercial permit.

Further information on how to apply for a new 2026 commercial permit can be found by clicking the link below - 
Shellfish Permit Byelaw News
22 April 2026
INTERTIDAL & SUBTIDAL FIXED NETTING PERMIT APPLICATIONS 2026
Applications are invited for intertidal and sub-tidal fixed netting permits to set nets within Area C of the Authority’s district (Flamborough Light to Withernsea Light) under the provisions of Byelaw XVIII Method and Area of Fishing (Fixed Netting) Byelaw 2016. Applicants can only apply for one type of permit and applications will be assessed against the criteria as specified in the permit allocation procedure 2026.
More information on this can be found on our news page or by clicking the link below - 
Intertidal & Subtidal Fixed Netting Permit Application 2026
22 June 2026

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Have you got a question? Use the form here to ask us, or contact us directly using our details below.

ne-ifca@eastriding.gov.uk

01482 393515

Town Hall,
Quay Road,
Bridlington,
YO16 4LP

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