Unused bass authorisations: applications open

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 9 November 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation

Following MMO's review, unused bass authorisations are available to eligible commercial fishing vessels. Find out who can apply and how the process works.

MMO publishes bass authorisation review report

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 9 December 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation

The review looked at commercial authorisations for bass. Recommendations have been made in this newly published report.