Statutory guidance

Variation issued: Sunday 19 October 2025

Updated 17 October 2025

The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 19 October 2025 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 2.5 (monthly) 2.8 (monthly)

2. 10m & Under and Over 10m Quota Increase

  • Affecting sector and non-sector over 10m licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12), B (31), and C (41), and 10m & Under licence categories A (91).
SPECIES SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) QUOTA SET TO (TONNES)
Small eyed ray 7fg 0.75 (monthly) 1.25 (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.