Open consultation
June 2026 proposed catch limit review
Published 13 May 2026
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1. Overview of catch limit changes already made
1.1 Under-10 metre vessels
| Stock by area | April 2026 | April 2026 increase |
|---|---|---|
| Sole – Area 7e | 1.5t | 2t |
| Skates & Rays – Area 6a-b & 7a-c, e-k (excluding undulate ray) | 10t | 15t |
1.2 Under-10 metre vessels
| Stock by area | May 2026 | May 2026 increase |
|---|---|---|
| Pollack – Area 7 | 0.75t | 1t |
1.3 Over-10 metre vessels
| Stock by area | May 2026 | May 2026 increase |
|---|---|---|
| Pollack – Area 7 | 0.75t | 1t |
2. The following changes are proposed for 01 June 2026
2.1 Under-10 metre vessels
| Stock by area | May 2026 | June 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Brill – 7d-e | 2t monthly | 3t monthly |
| Haddock – Areas 7b-k, 8, 9, 10 - BYCATCH ONLY | 0.5t monthly | 1t monthly |
| Pollack – 7 | 1t monthly | 2t monthly |
2.2 Over-10 metre non-sector vessels
| Stock by area | May 2026 | June 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Brill – Area 7d-e | 2t monthly | 3t monthly |
| Haddock – Areas 7b-k, 8, 9, 10 - BYCATCH ONLY | 0.5t quarterly | 1t monthly |
| Pollack – Area 7 | 1t monthly | 2t monthly |
| Sole – Area 7e | 1.25t monthly | 2t monthly |