Open consultation

May 2026 proposed catch limit review

Published 16 April 2026

1. Overview of catch limit changes already proposed

1.1 Over-10 meter non-sector vessels

Stock by Area April 2026 April 21 2026 increase
Cod – North Sea 3t 10t
Megrim – North Sea 0.5t 1t
Ling – North Sea (Area 4) 0.2t 4t
Haddock – North Sea 1t 3t
Saithe – North Sea 1t 3t
Lemon and Witches – North Sea 3t 6t
Turbot and Brill – North Sea 1t 3t
Whiting – North Sea 1.5t 3t