Statutory guidance

Bass industry guidance 2026

Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,

From:
Marine Management Organisation
Published
27 December 2024
Last updated
27 February 2026 — See all updates

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Bass Fishing Guidance

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The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 amended the Bass Measures as per Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123

This means that annual landings limits for permitted gear types will be set by the fishing vessel licence rather than a statutory instrument.

The bass control measures implement measures designed to manage fishing effort to help protect and improve bass stocks.

Bass limits for 2026

Bass authorisations letters have been re-issued effective as of 16 December 2024.

Updates to this page

Published 27 December 2024
Last updated 27 February 2026 + show all updates

  1. The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 link added.

  2. Friday 27 February 2026 update.

  3. Update 31/12

  4. Updated 30/12

  5. Update 10/10

  6. Update 08/08/25

  7. Update 2.3

  8. First published.

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