tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2026-05-15T15:55:18+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/united-kingdom-single-issuing-authority-uksia2026-05-15T15:55:18+01:00United Kingdom Single Issuing Authority (UKSIA)The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-commercial-fishery-within-uk-waters2026-05-15T13:57:04+01:00Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK watersBluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-west-7efg2026-05-07T09:43:14+01:00Regional Fisheries Groups – South West 7efgThis area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-east-4c2026-05-01T09:53:48+01:00Regional Fisheries Groups - East 4cThis area covers from Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire through to Hythe in Kent.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fishery-crrf-within-english-waters2026-04-22T14:36:38+01:00Bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) within English watersThe Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/how-to-report-fishing-activities-using-an-electronic-logbook-software-system2026-04-16T14:34:21+01:00How to report fishing activities using an electronic logbook software systemDetails of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/fishing-and-coastal-growth-fund2026-04-13T15:00:03+01:00Fishing and Coastal Growth FundFind out how the new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) will support UK fishing businesses and coastal communities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/fishing-regulations-the-blue-book2026-04-09T09:06:56+01:00Fishing regulations: The Blue BookThe Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/bluefin-tuna-bft-fisheries-in-20262026-04-08T10:00:05+01:00Bluefin tuna (BFT) fisheries in 2026News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/get-fishing-or-management-rights-for-a-shellfishery2026-04-01T12:00:00+01:00Shellfisheries: get exclusive fishing or management rightsHow to apply for a several order or a regulating order.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/shellfisheries-several-or-regulating-order-terms-and-conditions2026-04-01T12:00:00+01:00Shellfisheries: several or regulating order terms and conditionsDefra’s terms and conditions for delivering chargeable activities in the provision of several and regulating orders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/mmo-fisheries-management-plan-updates2026-03-30T09:30:03+01:00MMO Fisheries Management Plan UpdatesLatest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/fishing-opportunities-for-british-fishing-boats-summary-of-current-determinations2026-03-25T12:10:04+00:00Fishing opportunities for British fishing boats: summary of current determinationsSummary of the determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-north-west-7a2026-03-19T11:25:38+00:00Regional Fisheries Groups – North West 7aThis area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/get-a-fishing-vessel-licence-vessels-10-metres-or-under2026-03-03T14:42:11+00:00Get a domestic fishing vessel licence: 10 metres or underHow to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and undertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/uk-north-atlantic-albacore-fishery-2026-expression-of-interest-guidance2026-03-02T11:30:17+00:00UK North Atlantic albacore fishery 2026 – Expression of interest guidanceFor 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/bass-industry-guidance-20252026-02-27T10:36:51+00:00Bass industry guidance 2026Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-north-east-4b2026-02-03T15:25:57+00:00Regional Fisheries Groups - North East 4bArea overview: The region spans from Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port and includes Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, North Yorkshire, and East Riding.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/black-seabream-fisheries-management-plan-fmp2026-02-02T14:25:12+00:00Seabream Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) developmentThe Seabream Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES areas 4b, 4c, 7a, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, and 7j within English waters. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/regional-fisheries-groups-south-7d2026-02-02T11:00:25+00:00Regional Fisheries Groups - South 7dThe region covers Dungeness to Swanage.