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

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

To find out more about what the Devon and Severn IFCA do click here

Cockle Stock Assessment Surveys

Stock assessments have been carried out on cockle beds on the Exe and Teign Estuaries.

Life Jackets for Sale on eBay

D&S IFCA are selling life jackets that are surplus to requirements on eBay. The auction ends on the 22nd November 2018.

ONLINE BASS SURVEY IS NOW OPEN

Do you have concerns about sea bass in your region?

Crawfish Management - Fishing Industry Thoughts

Calling out to D&S IFCA Commercial Fishing Permit Holders to help design management measures to future proof the crawfish fishery in the District

Sonar and the Severn

How do you study fish in zero visibility?

Defra IVMS Consultation

DEFRA have started their consultation for the introduction of I-VMS for all under 12 meter licenced British fishing boats.

Commercial Scallop Season Now Open

From 0700 hours on the 1st October 2018 the fishing of Scallops (Pecten maximus) for commercial purposes has reopened.

Amendment to the Bass restrictions 28th September 2018

Amendment to the Bass restrictions 28th September 2018

D&S IFCA Increases the Legal Size for Whelk

The Size of a whelk (the Minimum Conservation Reference Size) will increase from 45mm to 55mm in November 2018.

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.

D&S IFCA Circulates Autumn E-Newsletter

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

D&S IFCA Introduces New Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA has now circulated new Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions

D&S IFCA Introduces Requirements for I-VMS Systems.

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.