🌊 Eastern IFCA Sea Fishing Regulations (2025)
The Eastern IFCA region covers the Suffolk and Norfolk coastlines, including popular fishing areas like Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, and Southwold. This area offers great opportunities for catching bass, cod, and flatfish. Below are the key rules for anglers fishing here.
✅ Key Fishing Rules for Eastern IFCA
| Species | Min Size | Bag Limit | Season | 🎣 Lure Caught? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 42cm | 2/day (outside Feb–Mar) | Catch & release Feb–Mar | ✅ |
| Cod | 35cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Haddock | 30cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Hake | 27cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Herring | 20cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Horse Mackerel | 15cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Ling | 63cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Mackerel | 20cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Plaice | 27cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Pollack | 30cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Saithe | 35cm | None | Open | ✅ |
| Sardine | 11cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Sole | 24cm | None | Open | ❌ |
| Whiting | 27cm | None | Open | ✅ |
🐟 Protected Species
- Tope (must be returned immediately; no parts retained)
- Angel Shark (protected under Wildlife and Countryside Act)
- White Skate (protected under Wildlife and Countryside Act)
- Allis Shad (protected; must be returned)
- Twaite Shad (protected; must be returned)
- Giant Goby (protected; must be returned)
- Couch’s Goby (protected; must be returned)
- Bluefin Tuna (strictly protected; catch & release only under licensed programs)
📌 Local Restrictions
- We are unaware of any restricted areas. Please double check with the official Eastern IFCA website for the latest updates.
🔗 Official Source: Eastern IFCA Website
⚠️ Disclaimer
Regulations are correct to the best of our knowledge. Always check official IFCA sources before fishing.