Legal Requirements for Anglesey Gill Netting.

by Jon
(Liverpool)

Can you tell me what are the legal requirements for setting gill nets around the coast of Anglesey?

This is a question about gill netting on a strictly non-commerical basis with just a single net.

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Dear Jon

I had a conversation with a Marine Officer of Anglesey County Council on your behalf the other day.

First of all, there is absolutely no reason why you cannot engage in a bit of non-commercial gill-netting in well-defined areas on the Anglesey Coast and the Menai Straits.

However, you will need a licence and of course there are specific requirements on the net that you can use.

I have been advised to direct you to the North Western & North Wales Sea Fisheries Committee website for their guidance.

Here you will find the relevant byelaws, designated area maps and gill net dimensions and restrictions.

I hope that this information is of use to you and other fishing colleagues.

Be Safe! It's only a hobby.

North Western & North Wales Sea Fisheries Committee. Click Here for the link

Wil