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.

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Bait digging surveys begin in Tranche 3 MCZs

Survey work is being undertaken to assess levels of bait digging activity in the Tranche 3 MCZs of the Axe, Otter, Dart, Erme, and Devon Avon estuaries.

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

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.