Fishing - Clyde Seasonal Closure: consultation
This consultation invites the views of stakeholders on the future of the Clyde Seasonal Closure beyond 2026. It aims to gather input on supporting the recovery of spawning cod populations in the Clyde and how this can contribute to the broader regeneration of stocks.
Closed
This consultation closed 25 September 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Consultation analysis
Annex A - Option three: Clyde Seasonal Closure Areas Under The Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2019
A.2 Area Descriptions
Area 1: is that part of ICES statistical rectangle 39E4 which lies to the east of the peninsula of Kintyre and to the north of a straight line between 55°18'18² north latitude, 05°38'50² west longitude, and 55°00'30² north latitude, 05°09'24² west longitude. 17.
Area 2: is that part of ICES statistical rectangle 39E4 which lies to the north of a straight line between 55°17'57² north latitude, 05°47'54² west longitude and 55°00'00² north latitude, 05°21'00² west longitude and to the south of a straight line between 55°18'18² north latitude.
Contact
Email: inshore@gov.scot