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Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
You must follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing…
‘Close seasons’ are seasons when you can’t fish for some types of fish on…
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These…
There are rules on how many rods you can use at a time, and the types of…
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live fish, shellfish or aquaculture products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of...
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export fish products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Product recall for Fun Sensor Diving Fish Luminous Electric Swimming Fish Toy for Baby Bathing presenting a serious chemical risk and risk of choking.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
South West byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Use the AHH2 form to apply to become authorised to import live fish and shellfish in England and Wales
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
You may need an exemption permit if you wish to artificially propagate your fishery or carry out improvements
Use the EXP1 form to inform the Fish Health Inspectorate about an export of live fish or shellfish.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Get permission or a licence to trap crayfish, eels, elvers, salmon, sea trout, lamprey and smelt in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
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