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Bass industry guidance 2021

Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing in 2021 and 2022

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The Sea Fisheries (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021 retained and amended the Bass Measures 2020 as per Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU). Bass authorisations are applicable within the British Fishery Limits only. You should refer to the Bass Fishing Guidance 2021.

Bass rules coming into effect from 30th July 2021. Revised measures on vessels catching European Seabass are to be introduced on 30 July 2021, changing bycatch limits and introducing shore-based netting bycatch.

Guidance on the landing obligation

Council Regulation (EU)

New Guidance on Seabass Measures

Bass fishing guidance 2021

The Sea Fisheries (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021

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Updates to this page

Published 23 July 2021
Last updated 28 October 2021 + show all updates
  1. “Authorisations will transfer to a new owner of the vessel when the ownership of the vessel is transferred - updated

  2. First published.

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