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.

Providing a Choice of Remotely Accessed Electronic Reporting Devices (iVMS/VMS) – Have Your Say

Have your say on potential on changes to Category One Mobile Fishing Permit Conditions that will give owners of vessels under 12 metres in length a greater choice on which device to have fitted to their vessels.

We are recruiting!

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

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.

Burnham, Berrow and Brean shore angling report now complete.

D&S IFCA has produced a baseline report on the use and compliance of the Burnham, Berrow and Brean Angling Zone.

VMS – One Stop Shop

The Marine Management Organisation have produced a guide about VMS for England -Registered Fishing Vessels - Under 12 Metres

Catch & Release of Bass Starts on 1st December 2021

As of 1st December 2021, all bass caught by recreational fishermen must be returned to the sea immediately if caught.

Abandoned Gill Nets Recovered from South Devon Beaches

D&S IFCA’s Enforcement Officers react to reported abandoned gill nets.

Fixed Shellfish Gauges

Due to popular demand, we now have fixed shellfish gauges available to purchase.