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D.A.F.F

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Sea Fishing

0 - 3 miles

Who can fish?

To fish from a registered fishing vessel (unless by hook and line) you need a permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry in the Isle of Man. This is in addition to the UK commercial licence for the vessel and the Isle of Man licence.

A permit form is available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (click here for address).

Permits are not available for vessels that are more than 50 foot registered length.

Fishing boat in Peel Harbour

Rules

Restricted zone

You must not fish with a net inside a "restricted zone". This means

Nets

The Bye-laws for within the three-mile area contain details of requirements for catching target species. For each target species there is a minimum mesh size, and minimum percentage catch taken and retained, and also a maximum percentage for protected species. If you want further information about mesh size, or percentages, please contact us (E-mail daff@gov.im).

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileMinimum Fish Sizes (300 kb)
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Minimum fish sizes and how to measure fish
Acrobat PDF File2007 - 2008 Licence Application Form (248 kb)
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2007 - 2008 Licence Application Form
Acrobat PDF File2008 - 2009 Licence Application form (245 kb)
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2008 - 2009 Licence Application form

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Download BrowseAloudTerms & Conditions©2008 Isle of Man Government