Variation issued: Sunday 20 July 2025
Updated 18 July 2025
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1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 20 July 2025 is as follows:
1.1 10m & Under Non-Sector Quota Increase
- Affecting licence categories A (91), and A (Limited) (94)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice | 7e | 3 (monthly) | 5 (monthly) |
| Lemons and witches | 2a, 4 | 1 (monthly) | 3 (monthly) |
| Nephrops | 5b, 6 | 15 (quarterly) | 30 (quarterly) |
1.2 Over 10m Non-Sector Quota Increase
- Affecting licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12), B (31), and C (41)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemons and witches | 2a, 4 | 1 (monthly) | 3 (monthly) |
| Nephrops | 7 | 10 (quarterly) | 20 (quarterly) |
We will continue to vary licence category 94 until all fishing vessel licences affected by the removal of the licence cap have been reissued.
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.