West Coast of Scotland and Clyde Herring Fisheries Management Plan
The West Coast of Scotland and Clyde herring Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) is one of 43 FMPs set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). This FMP sets out the policies and actions to manage West Coast of Scotland (WoS) and Clyde herring stocks at sustainable levels.
Why an FMP for West Coast of Scotland and Clyde herring?
Herring are a pelagic species caught as part of a directed pelagic fishery, and as bycatch in other pelagic fisheries, within UK waters and also outside of UK waters. The herring stocks covered by this FMP relate to the West of Scotland (ICES area 6aN) and separately to the Clyde. Different management arrangements are in place that reflect the state of these stocks and their location. WoS herring made up less than 1% of vessels’ landing values in 2024 and does not form a significant component of fishing vessels’ commercial catch. Clyde herring offers a diversification opportunity for vessels operating in the Clyde area and has been fished by Northern Irish pelagic vessels in 2021 (180 tonnes) and in 2025 (323 tonnes).
Contact
Email: fmps@gov.scot