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.

IFCA Recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join – North Western IFCA - as the Chief Executive Officer.

Exe Estuary Mussel Report 2022

Following the annual surveys conducted in April, the mussel stock assessment report for the Exe Estuary2022 has now been finalised

Defra Engagement – Infrastructure Scheme - Recreational Sea Fishing Webinar

Defra (UK Seafood Fund Team) are holding a webinar on 7th December 2022 at 6pm – there is an opportunity for you to attend, learn more about the early plans and to give your feedback.

IFCA Recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join – North Western IFCA - as an Inshore Fisheries Conservation & Communications Officer.

Formal Consultation – Proposed Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw 2022

D&S IFCA looks to replace the existing Mobile Fishing Permit Byelaw and the Permit Conditions. See what is proposed and have your say.

Formal Consultation – Proposed Size of Fishing Vessels Byelaw 2022

D&S IFCA looks to replace the existing Size of Vessels Byelaw. See what is proposed and have your say.

Successful Trial of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM)

Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority announces highly successful trial of enhanced Remote Electronic Monitoring Equipment – “Gear in – Gear Out”

Have Your Say - D&S IFCA is looking to develop Recreational Sea Angling Opportunities at Skerries Bank

D&S IFCA would like to engage with various stakeholders to gather information and evidence to better understand how the Skerries Bank Angling Zone is currently being used across all fishing sectors – Questionnaires are now available

Seaweed Farm Installation - Bideford Bay North Devon

D&S IFCA is sharing a Local Notice to Mariners regarding the installation of a seaweed farm in Bideford Bay, North Devon by Algapelago Marine Limited.

D&S IFCA Responds to Court Case Ruling

Response to HHJ Linford’s ruling on the application to adduce evidence and stay proceedings in the case between Mark Manning and Julian Campbell Baker and Devon and Severn IFCA

Commercial Scallop Divers Given a Boost by Fisheries Regulator

Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority amends Diving Permit Conditions to provide greater access to scallop stocks in July, August, and September.

Fixed Shellfish Gauges

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