Variation issued: Wednesday 01 July 2026
Updated 26 June 2026
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This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fishing-vessel-licence-variations/variation-issued-wednesday-01-july-2026
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 01 July 2026 is as follows:
1. Western Waters scallop effort days set for Q3
- Affecting licence schedules for category A (11), A Islands (12), A Pelagic (17), B (31) and C (41)
Western Water scallop days at sea now set to 75 days for Q3 (00:01 hrs 01 July 2026 – 23:59 30 September 2026)
2. Western Waters crab effort days set
- Affecting Licence Schedules for Category A (11), Category A Islands (12), Category A Pelagic (17), Category B (31) and Category C (41)
Western Water Crab days at sea now set to 180 days (00:01 hrs 01 January – 23:59 31 December 2026)
3. King scallop closure
- Affecting Over 10m licence schedules A (11), A (Islands) (12), A (Pelagic) (17), B (31), and C (41)
Appears in Over 10m schedules at:
10.1 Vessels over 10 metres in overall length; Fishing for king scallops (Pectens maximus) using dredges in UK waters of ICES division 7d is prohibited from 00:01 hours on 01 July to 23:59 on 30 September.
10.2 Vessels over 12 metres in overall length; Fishing for king scallops (Pectens maximus) using dredges in UK waters of ICES rectangle 29E6, 29E7, 30E6 and 30E7 of ICES division 7e is prohibited from 00:01 hours on 01 July to 23:59 on 30 September.
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.