Clyde cod spawning closures
Areas of the Firth of Clyde closed for all fishing between 14 February and 30 April in 2022 and 2023, to protect cod during their spawning season.
Annex 1: Closed area coordinates
North Area
| GPS Coordinates Point | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| A | 55° 30.000' N | 005° 05.472' W |
| B | 55° 30.000' N | 005° 00.000' W |
| C | 55° 23.820' N | 005° 00.000' W |
| D | 55° 23.820' N | 005° 24.600' W |
| E | 55° 30.000' N | 005° 24.600' W |
| F | 55° 30.000' N | 005° 19.947' W |
South Area
| GPS Coordinates Point | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| A | 55° 25.713' N | 005° 32.426' W |
| B | 55° 26.100' N | 005° 31.920' W |
| C | 55° 17.220' N | 005° 16.860' W |
| D | 55° 10.680' N | 005° 14.700' W |
| E | 55° 12.960' N | 005° 08.940' W |
| F | 55° 13.860' N | 005° 00.000' W |
| G | 55° 06.797' N | 005° 00.000' W |
| H | 55° 00.000' N | 005° 02.496' W |
| I | 55° 00.000' N | 005° 05.170' W |
| J | 55° 00.000' N | 005° 10.120' W |
| K | 55° 00.000' N | 005° 21.000' W |
| L | 55° 17.962' N | 005° 47.914' W |
| M | 55° 25.088' N | 005° 33.303' W |
| N | 55° 25.392' N | 005° 33.065' W |
Contact
Email: Kerrie.Campbell@gov.scot