Statutory guidance
Bass industry guidance 2026
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
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amended the Bass Measures as per Article 10 of聽
This means that annual landings limits for permitted gear types will be set by the聽聽rather than a statutory instrument.
The bass control measures implement measures designed to manage fishing effort to help protect and improve bass stocks.
Bass limits for 2026
Bass authorisations letters have been re-issued effective as of 16 December 2024.
Updates to this page
Published 27 December 2024
Last updated 27 February 2026
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The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 link added.
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Friday 27 February 2026 update.
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Update 31/12
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Updated 30/12
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Update 10/10
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Update 08/08/25
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Update 2.3
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First published.