Cornwall community fishing quota trial
Published 3 February 2025
Applies to England
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Since 2024, Defra has been running a community fishing quota trial in Cornwall.
The group consists of Cornwall Council, the Cornish Fish Producer Organisation and the Duchy Fish Quota Company.
The key aims of the trial include:
- supporting new entrants
- supporting fisher progression in the industry through quota access
- incentivising the use of more sustainable techniques and gears
The trial will run for 3 years.
Further details will be shared in a Cornish group management plan. The evaluation process in relation to outputs from the trial in 2024 is ongoing.