Fishing News

26/08/2025

🐟 Fishing News Readers’ Photos: Win £250! 🐟

Email your photos to: [email protected] with ‘Readers’ photos’ in the subject line.nly be featured in Fishing NewsE, but will put its photographer in with a chance of winning £250!

Not only that but we’re also offering £100 as a second prize and £50 as a third prize!

The prizes will be awarded to the readers whose photos are judged the best by the Fishing News team at the end of the year.

Please email your photos to: fishingnews.ed@kelsey

23/07/2025

🚨 COMPETITION TIME! 🚨

We have one copy of Pete Robinson’s book Harvest from the Deep to give away!

For your chance to win a copy, click below and complete the competition form by Monday, 11 August.

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Discover Pete Robinson’s powerful photo exhibition on North Shields’ fishing industry, plus enter to win his book Harvest from the Deep.

18/07/2025

Pots found on protected wreck sites spark concerns about illegal fishing 🗣

https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/pots-found-on-protected-wreck-sites-spark-concerns-about-illegal-fishing/

17/07/2025

This Throwback Thursday, we’re diving into the rich maritime heritage of the Isle of Man – from the proud days of Manx-built nickeys and nobbies to the fascinating patchwork fleet that’s called the island home over the decades. Discover how boats from across the UK, Ireland and beyond found their way to Manx harbours, keeping local fishing traditions alive...

https://fishingnews.co.uk/fishing-nostalgia/isle-of-man-vessels-and-manx-built-boats

16/07/2025

A Canadian seafood company has successfully completed its first flights of live lobster direct to Spain – a move that could threaten the premium paid for European lobsters...

https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/canadian-live-lobsters-to-compete-for-european-markets/

15/07/2025

Is it time for the UK to invest in its own dedicated fishing training vessel?

With the industry facing a well-known recruitment crisis, could a purpose-built vessel – like Norway’s Skulebas – be the key to inspiring the next generation, offering new career paths, and even helping to rehabilitate lives?

Andy Read explores how a training boat could boost skills, change perceptions and secure a brighter future for UK fishing.

Read more 👉 https://fishingnews.co.uk/news/is-it-time-for-a-uk-training-vessel/

11/07/2025

Scottish seafood in the spotlight: will the new ‘Good Food Nation’ plan deliver real change?

The proposed National Good Food Nation Plan has now been laid before the Scottish Parliament, following a consultation last year...

10/07/2025

This Throwback Thursday we’re taking a trip back to the shores of Portavogie, uncovering the remarkable story of the Moyuna CY 389 and the skilled hands at Palmer’s yard who brought her to life...

https://fishingnews.co.uk/fishing-nostalgia/moyuna-cy-389-and-palmers-of-portavogie/

09/07/2025

The recent UK-EU revised trade agreement has implications for the sustainability of non-quota stocks (NQS) in UK and EU waters, a leading shellfish sector figure has warned.

The recent UK-EU revised trade agreement has implications for the sustainability of non-quota stocks (NQS) in UK and EU waters, a leading...

08/07/2025

UK government fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner acknowledged the importance of multi-year funding at an event hosted jointly by the All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) on Fisheries and Shellfish Aquaculture.

UK government fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner acknowledged the importance of multi-year funding at an event recently.

07/07/2025

The sandeel fishery in English waters of the North Sea is to remain closed, the UK Government has confirmed.

The original decision, made in March 2024, was taken to an arbitration tribunal by the EU. In May, the tribunal identified a procedural error in the UK’s Government’s decision to close the English fishery. The Scottish Government’s decision to close Scottish waters to sandeel fishing was fully upheld.

The sandeel fishery in English waters of the North Sea is to remain closed, the UK Government has confirmed.

04/07/2025

Ireland’s fishing ports, long the backbone of coastal communities and a significant contributor to the national economy, are demonstrating remarkable reillience in the face of evolving challenges, according to new reports published by Ireland’s seafood development agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

Ireland's fishing ports are demonstrating remarkable reillience in the face of evolving challenges, according to new reports.