The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation are managing English fishing quotas through consultation on alternative allocation methods and species-specific management measures. Current work includes seasonal closures for crawfish fisheries and a community fishing quota trial in Cornwall.
In response to: Alternative ways of managing English fishing quota in 2025
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is developing alternative ways of managing fishing quota in England and crown dependencies.
In response to: Alternative ways of managing English fishing quota in 2024
In response to: Alternative ways of managing English fishing quota in 2024
Trials in England to allocate fishing quota differently via a community quota scheme in Cornwall and a quota application mechanism.
There are quota management flexibilities to help fishermen operate under the landing obligation. Work continues on how these flexibilities will be applied.
What the government is doing to protect fish stocks by managing quotas, reducing discards, reforming fisheries and funding research and monitoring programmes.