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For recreational fisheries
In ICES Areas IVb, IVc, VIIa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh
In ICES areas VIIj and VIIk
- from 1st January to 30th June 2016 catch and release only permitted
- from 1st July to 31st December 2016 one bass per fisherman per day
Recreational fisheries include fishing from the shore.
- from 1st January to 31st December 2016 one bass per fisherman per day
If you have any queries please contact your local marine office.
Agreed, that is disgusting. Mackerel are very good eating and very good bait. Even festering fish can be used in crab/lobster traps or as/in chum (ground bait)....I am used to seeing dead and dumped mackerel and doggies, that is nothing unusual but this year I saw dead and dumped smoothounds.................... I was totally p****d off, just another nail in the coffin of fishing, good stocks and a healthy respect for the natural inhabitants of the ocean..................... Not good, not good at all!
It's crazy, seriously how many recreational anglers would it take to catch 1300kg of Bass? and that's only one boat's worth
Seems like only commercial fishers get any consideration from politicians - and they are the problem (both of them ).RAW DEAL FOR SEA BASS FISHERMEN
Produced & Promoted by Mark Weston on behalf of Ashley Fox MEP, both of 5 Westfield Park, Bristol, BS6 6LT.
www.ashleyfoxmep.co.uk
Last month saw a new deal on fishing quotas across the EU. The decision by the Fisheries Council will see an increase in allowable catches for many species, such as plaice in the English Channel. However, I believe that there needs to be an urgent rethink on proposed restrictions for sea bass fishing, which is now subject to a six month ban.
In Weymouth & Portland sea bass fishermen use rod & line techniques, not the nets that can lead to overfishing. The Dorset based vessels account for one third of the UK rod and line caught bass. The fleet of 15 boats supports over 100 jobs locally and an estimated further 100 jobs are involved with auction, processing and transport.
I have received representations from local fishermen who have proposed a number of compromises such as a three month closed season during the main spawning time for all forms of fishing, but then allowing sustainable fishing techniques (including rod & line) to fish the remaining 9 months a year. This would also work as a powerful incentive to all fishermen to embrace sustainable methods. I will be working with colleagues to try and agree a better deal for Sea Bass fishermen.