🎣 UK Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations By Region
🌊 Why Local Regulations Matter
Fishing responsibly isn’t just good practice — it’s the law!
The UK coastline is divided into Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) regions.
Each IFCA sets its own rules for:
- 📏 Minimum fish sizes
- 🎯 Bag limits (how many you can keep)
- 📅 Seasonal restrictions
- 🐟 Protected species
- ⚠️ Special local byelaws
By knowing your local rules, you’ll help protect fish stocks and avoid hefty fines.
🗺️ Find Your Local Fishing Rules — Click Your Region Below!
👉 Click on your fishing area to see a full list of species sizes, bag limits, and seasonal rules for that region.
- 🌊 North Western IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Northumberland IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 North Eastern IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Eastern IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Kent & Essex IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Sussex IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Southern IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Devon & Severn IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Cornwall IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
- 🌊 Isles of Scilly IFCA Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations
⚓ Non-IFCA Regulated Fishing Regions
In addition to the England IFCA areas, the following regions are not regulated by IFCA but have their own sea fishing regulations. Please check the specific rules for each area by clicking the links below:
- North Wales Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations – Welsh Government Marine Fisheries
- Mid Wales Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations – Welsh Government Marine Fisheries
- South Wales Sea Fishing Conditions and Regulations – Welsh Government Marine Fisheries
- Scotland Sea Fishing Regulations (2025) – Marine Scotland
- Northern Ireland Sea Fishing Regulations (2025) – DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs)
- Republic of Ireland Sea Fishing Regulations (2025) – Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
🎯 How to Use This Tool
1️⃣ Find your region in the list above.
2️⃣ Click to open your local IFCA/none IFCA regulations page.
3️⃣ Check species rules — sizes, limits, and whether they can be caught on a lure.
4️⃣ Stay legal & enjoy sustainable fishing! 🌱🐠
🐟 What You’ll Find on Each Region Page
Every region page includes:
- ✅ Full list of regulated species
- ✅ Minimum size limits
- ✅ Bag limits per day
- ✅ Seasonal closures & catch-and-release periods
- ✅ Protected species warnings
- ✅ Direct link to the official IFCA website
💡 Tip: Species catchable on lure are marked clearly for quick reference!
🔗 Official IFCA and None IFCA Sources & Disclaimer
We’ve compiled this data from official IFCA sites, and official none IFCA sites and update it regularly.
⚠️ Regulations may change — always double-check with your local IFCA for the latest rules.
👉 Official links are included on every region page.
🎣 Free Download – UK Shore Fishing Species Guide
Identify, Comply & Fish Smarter
Stay on the right side of UK fishing laws while improving your species ID skills. Our FREE printable PDF guide gives you clear images, legal sizes, bag limits, and seasonal rules — everything you need at a glance.