Variation issued: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Updated 17 April 2026
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This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations/variation-issued-tuesday-21-april-2026
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Tuesday 21 April 2026 is as follows:
1. Over 10m non-sector quota increase
- Affecting Over 10m licence category A (11), B (31) and C (41)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | 2a, 3a, 4 | 3 (monthly) | 10 (monthly) |
| Megrim | 2a, 4 | 0.5 (monthly) | 1 (monthly) |
| Ling | 4 | 0.2 (monthly) | 4 (monthly) |
| Haddock | 2a, 4 | 1 (monthly) | 3 (monthly) |
| Saithe | 2a, 3a, 4 | 1 (monthly) | 3 (monthly) |
| Witch / Lemon | 2a, 4 | 3 (monthly) | 6 (monthly) |
| Turbot / Brill | 2a, 4 | 1 (monthly) | 3 (monthly) |
| Whiting | 2a, 4 | 1.5 (monthly) | 3 (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.