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Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Friday 19 June 2026

Updated 17 June 2026

The variation effective from 00:01hrs Friday 19 June 2026 is as follows:  

1. 10m & Under non-sector quota increase

  • Affecting 10m & Under licence category A (91)
SPECIES SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) QUOTA SET TO (TONNES)
Sole 7e 2 (monthly) 2.5 (monthly)

2. Over 10m non-sector quota increase

  • Affecting Over 10m licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12), and Cat B (31)
SPECIES SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) QUOTA SET TO (TONNES)
Whiting 7b-h (excluding 7d), 7j-k 0.75 (monthly) 1 (monthly)

The most up to date licences can be accessed on the understand your fishing vessel licence webpage.             

It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time.          

If you have any queries, please contact the Fisheries Management Team.