Are there quotas for a sailing boat?

[sailhero]

Hi guys

Just wondering if you can settle an arguement with a mate of mine!

Can a boat with no engine at all, just sails, fish and sell as much as he likes without a commercial fishing license? Obviously the owner would have to registered as a seller.

My mate is certain you don't need a license, need help as i have a tenner riding on it!

[Gremlin]

I think you got your answer elsewhere.

No licence is needed for un-powered boats less than 10m long.

There is an array of Byelaws according to local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities/SFCs. These include MLSs (size limits for landing) and regulations relating to mesh sizes, headlines on static nets, seasons and Nursery Areas for bass.

Best to check with your local IFCA/SFC (Southern Sea Fisheries District Committee controls all fishing within 6 miles of coastlines between Chichester Harbour and West Dorset (01202 721373).

I believe recreational shore anglers have a bag limit of 25Kg which can also be lawfully sold!