Firth of Clyde – Cod Spawning Closure – Spring 2022/23
Since 2001, a specific area in the Firth of Clyde has been closed to fishing each year between 14 February and 30 April, in order to protect spawning cod. The Scottish Government has responsibility for the closure which is implemented on a biennial basis via a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI). Exemptions have always been provided for Nephrops trawlers, creels and scallop dredgers due to the low amounts of cod that they catch.
The consultation seeks your views on continuation of the closure in 2022/23, including the exemptions previously provided.
The previous closing date was 13 October, however Marine Scotland have extended this to allow a further 2 week consultation to be carried out online.
Please fing the consultation here.