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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

BASS REGULATION UPDATE
The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 have now been made and published confirming the uplift to the recreational bass bag limit. Further information can be found on our News page by clicking the link below. 
Bass Regulation Update
17 March 2026
DEFRA'S DECISION ON LOBSTER MCRS INCREASE TO 90MM
PMarine Management Organisation (MMO) & DEFRA will be introducig a new national minimum conservation reference size (MCRS), also known as the minimum landing size, for European lobster. For more information including timescales for implementation, please visit our 'press release' page by using the link below:
 Lobster MCRS Increase press release
15 December 2025
IFCA INSIGHTS - MARCH EDITION
The Association of IFCAs is excited to release their March edition of IFCA insights. IFCA Insights is a new series of newsletters designed to better connect and communicate the work carried out across England's ten IFCAs. These newsletters will be relased Quarterly, with the next edition in June 2026.
A copy of the March edition can be viewed here - 
IFCA Insights March Edition
11 March 2026

Get in touch with us

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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