Notices for Fisherman

Fish Sizes and Measurements

• Minimum fish sizes ,
• Lobster Tagging Programme , Please select the link below to find out more information about the lobster tagging programme, including information on what action to take if you come across a tagged lobster.

Fixed Net Regulations

Shellfish & Trawl Permit Applications and Information

• New Shellfish Permit Information , Attached is information for `10M and under` vessels, as well as separate information for vessels `over 10M`. Please select the correct document to reference the information. Please note that this information was sent out via the postal service to all recorded Shellfish Permit holders under the previous Byelaw.
• Limited Shellfish Permit - Hobby Fishermen , The Limited Shellfish Permit is for any individual, whether a vessel owner or not, who does not qualify for the criteria of a Shellfish Entitlement Holder Permit. This will apply to the following:- Unlicenced hobby fishermen Bait collection Shore gathering Recreational fishermen Please select the link below to find out further information on the Limited Shellfish Permit Scheme. An application form is also attached to download. All applications should be sent by post to:- North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee (Permits) Town Hall Quay Road Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire YO16 4LP
• Full Shellfish Permit - Commercial Fishermen , Completed application forms should be returned to:- North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committe (Permits) Town Hall Quay Road Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire YO16 4LP Please note, if you already hold a shellfish permit issued by North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee, you will automatically receive a notice of renewal each year at the end of November inviting you to reapply for a permit for the following year.

Towed Gear Regulations

UK Statutory Instruments

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• Important update for fisherman , New pay per return system for recaptured tagged lobsters
• Trawl Permits , A Permit to Trawl is required to fish within the Committee`s District.
• North Eastern Sea Fisheries Committee 2010 Newsletter , Please click on the link to the 2010 NESFC Newsletter