Open consultation

Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic: proposed fisheries management plan consultation

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Welsh Government and Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 10 February 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Summary

Seeking views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters, and the environmental report on the FMP.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 5 May 2026

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters. 

The proposed FMP has been developed by Defra and the Welsh Government in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). 

This FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic stocks in English and Welsh waters. 

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP.

We have also published this consultation in Welsh.

Published 10 February 2026