Byelaws

Read the national and regional fisheries byelaws that apply to you.

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Follow the links below for National, regional and proposed new fishing byelaws. (Full copies of these byelaws can be obtained by contacting our National Customer Contact Centre on 08708 506 506.)

Proposed new fisheries byelaws
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  • Regional Fisheries Byelaws

    Fishing byelaws can change from place to place. Find out what you need to know in your area to stay within the law.

  • National Byelaws

    We are responsible for enforcing fisheries legislation throughout England and Wales. Each of our eight regions administers its own local byelaws, as well as statutory Acts of Parliament which cover the whole country.