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We are asking for your views on proposed changes to the way we manage the scallop fishery.

How to respond

Consultation ends:
15 January 2026
Consultation launched:

Consultation description

These include more flexible tools to manage king scallop (pecten maximus) stocks. This way we can adapt our response according to:

  • stock health
  • fishing activity
  • methods or gears
  • climate change

Consultation documents

Maps showing the Welsh Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ/Welsh zone) and existing measures , file type: PDF, file size: 486 KB

PDF
486 KB
If you need a more accessible version of this document please email digital@gov.wales. Please tell us the format you need. If you use assistive technology please tell us what this is.

How to respond

Submit your comments by 15 January 2026, in any of the following ways:

Online form

Post

Download the response form.

Complete and return to:

Fisheries Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ