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

Webinar event on migratory fish in the Tamar catchment

The River Trust, Cefas and Plymouth University are hosting a free webinar on migratory (diadromous) fish in the River Tamar catchment. Sign up here to attend the free event.

Illegal Net Seized from the River Taw, North Devon

D&S IFCA’s Enforcement Officers react to a reported illegal net in the River Taw

We are recruiting!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority as an Enforcement Officer based in Brixham.

We are recruiting!

A great opportunity has arisen to join the administration team as the Permitting Officer for Devon & Severn IFCA based in Brixham

New Potting Permits Being Issued

D&S IFCA is in the process of issuing new Potting Permit Conditions that provide additional protection for rock cook wrasse.

Developing Bag Limits: Did You Have Your Say?

D&S IFCA asked for your views on developing bag limits to form part of a Hand Working Permit Byelaw. Did you have your say?

Back Out on Patrol

Officers have increased their presence whilst employing new measures to ensure safety.  

Enforcement Officers Reinstate Patrols

D&S IFCA introduces new Covid-19 mitigation measures to enable patrols to be undertaken at sea and on the shore.

River Teign Patrols

D&S IFCA’s Enforcement Officers conduct shore patrols in and around the Teign Estuary focussing on bass nursery area legislation.

A New D&S IFCA Exemptions Byelaw is Active

After a prolonged confirmation phase, the Exemptions Byelaw 2019 is now in force and applications for Authorisations (Exemptions/Dispensations) can be considered.

Update on the Exe 2020 Public Mussel Stocks

Annual surveys by D&S IFCA of the public beds within the Exe have confirmed that mussel populations within these beds have not since recovered to their pre-2014 levels.

Officers seize illegal net and other fishing gear from Westward Ho!

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, Enforcement Officers were alerted to and respond to a report of an illegal net near Westward Ho!

Cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Suspected in Dogs Around the Country.

Cases have been seen in dogs after eating washed up marine organisms on beaches in Norfolk and Dorset.

Support for Aquaculture Businesses

An update on the support available for aquaculture businesses under the Government’s Fisheries Response Fund