The following changes are proposed for 1st August
Updated 16 July 2025
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This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/august-catch-limit-review/the-following-changes-are-proposed-for-1st-august
There are no catch limit changes proposed for August. Since the last catch limit review, we have changed the following catch limits due to requests from industry:
1. Overview of Catch limit Changes made
1.1 Under-10 meter vessels
| Stock by Area | July 2025 | 12th July 2025 Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Skates and rays -7d | 4t | 7t |
2. Overview of Catch limit Changes proposed for an in month change
| Stock by Area | July 2025 | 20th July 2025 proposed increase |
|---|---|---|
| Plaice - 7e | 3t | 5t |
| Lemon sole and Witches – 2a,4 | 1t | 3t |
| Nephrops – 5b,6 | 15t Quarterly | 30t Quarterly |
2.1 Over-10 meter non-sector vessels
| Stock by Area | July 2025 | 20th July 2025 proposed increase |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrops – 7 | 10t Quarterly | 20t Quarterly |
| Lemon sole and Witches – 2a,4 | 1t | 3t |