Statutory guidance

Variation Issued: Thursday 13 October 2022

Updated 26 April 2024

1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Thursday 13 October 2022 is as follows:

  • Over 10m Sector opening

Affecting Category A Licence (1119) for vessels in membership of Producer Organisation WWCFPO. Sole stocks open in ICES areas VIIfg & VIIhjk.

SPECIES SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) QUOTA FROM (TONNES) QUOTA TO (TONNES)
Sole VIIfg Closed Open
Sole VIIhjk Closed Open

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.