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Three men from Leicestershire and one from Nottingham have pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence.
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
A man from Coalville, Leicestershire has been found guilty of fishing illegally in Warwickshire in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
A Nottinghamshire man has been found guilty of fishing illegally on two counts in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
Product Recall for IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game, multicolour presenting a risk of choking.
Details of how to manage your effort in the Cod Recovery Zone, Sole Recovery Zone and Western Waters.
Product recall for magnetic wooden fishing game presenting a high risk of choking due to the presence of small parts as received.
Product Safety Report for 15pcs Plastic Magnetic Fishing Set presenting a high risk of choking and injuries
A licence to fish for the day would have cost the angler £7.10. His fine for not getting one? £220!
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels 10 metres and under
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Information for owners, operators, skippers and crew about safety standards in the fishing industry.
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