Devon & Severn IFCA Will lead, champion & manage a sustainable marine environment & inshore fisheries,

by successfully securing the right balance between, environment and economic benifits to ensure healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and a viable industry.

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One Bass or Zero Bass?

Recreational anglers seek clarity on European Seabass catch restrictions.

Teign Estuary Mussel Stock Assessments

Mussel beds on the River Teign were surveyed by the D&S IFCA Environment Team to determine the stock tonnage and map the area of the mussel beds.

Joint Agency Enforcement Patrol Focuses on Bass

Devon and Severn IFCA team up with the Marine Management Organisation to target illegal Bass retention around Plymouth and the Eddystone.

D&S IFCA Circulates Autumn E-Newsletter

Find out what has been happening in the D&S IFCA District.

Devon and Severn IFCA Introduces New Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA has now circulated new Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions to all fishers that already had a Mobile Fishing Permit on 21st August 2018.

D&S IFCA Introduces Requirements for I-VMS Systems on the Mobile Fishing Fleet

From the 28th August all mobile fishing vessels between 6.99 metres and 15.25 metres must have a fully functioning I-VMS unit to fish within the D&S IFCA District.

Success for the IBASS Project

Two large projects which will help improve our knowledge of bass ecology in the South West have reached major milestones this week.

D&S IFCA Introduces New Protection Measures for Otters

D&S IFCA has introduced new measures to protect otters that can get caught in pots. Although not a deliberate action by fishers. (WARNING viewers may find content distressing)