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We want your views on the Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP).

How to respond

Consultation ends:
5 May 2026
Consultation launched:

Consultation description

We are asking for opinions on:

  • the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic FMP for English and Welsh waters, and 
  • the environmental report on the FMP 

This is a joint consultation between the Welsh and UK governments.

Under the Fisheries Act 2020 (on gov.uk), the four UK fisheries policy authorities published a Joint Fisheries Statement. This statement includes a list of FMPs to be published over a 6-year period.

This consultation is being held on GOV.UK