Variation issued: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Updated 8 June 2026
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1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 10 June 2026Â is as follows:
1.1 Restrictions on wrasse in Northern Irish waters
- Affecting all licence categories
New condition in licence schedules appears as follows:
XX.X - This licence does not authorise fishing for wrasse in Northern Ireland waters between 00:01 hours on 1st December and 23:59 hours on 19th June.Â
XX.X - In Northern Ireland waters, the minimum conservation reference size for wrasse is 12cm. All wrasse caught below this size must be returned immediately to the sea.
1.2 Over 10m non-sector quota increase
- Affecting licence categories (as applicable) A (11), A (Islands) (12), B (31), and C (41)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | 2a, 3a, 4 | 10t Monthly | 25t Monthly |
| Megrim | 2a, 4 | 1t Monthly | 2t Monthly |
| Ling | 4 | 4t Monthly | 7.5t Monthly |
| Haddock | 2a, 4 | 3t Monthly | 5t Monthly |
| Saithe | 2a, 3a, 4 | 3t Monthly | 5t Monthly |
| Witch / Lemon | 2a, 4 | 6t Monthly | 8t Monthly |
| Turbot / Brill | 2a, 4 | 3t Monthly | 7t Monthly |
| Whiting | 2a, 4 | 3t Monthly | 5t Monthly |
| Pollack | 7 | 2t Monthly | 2.5t Monthly |
1.3 10m & Under non-sector quota increase
- Affecting licence category A (91)
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollack | 7 | 2t Monthly | 2.5t Monthly |
| Skates & Rays | 7d | 10t Monthly | 15t Monthly |
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It is your responsibility to check variations before going to sea as they can be changed at any time.         Â
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