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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…
When fishery owners and suppliers of live fish must get a fish health check. How to arrange the check and how to report the results.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
How to get authorised to set up a fish, shellfish or crustacean farm: application process, conditions and records you must keep.
This section describes the mechanisms to conserve and protect fish populations.
We are the Official Service for aquatic animal health in England and Wales, responsible, on behalf of Defra and the Welsh Government (WG), for fish and shellfish health matters. Our main aim is to prevent the introduction and spread of...
Use the CRAY2 form to apply for a licence to keep non-native crayfish in England and Wales
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Check the tariff classification for saltwater fish.
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.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Use the ILFA1 form to apply for a licence to keep or introduce non native fish, shellfish or crustacea
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
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