As reported in previous issues of Sea Angler, the Government is introducing Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for a variety of important species and bass has been chosen as a ‘frontrunner’, being one of six now being worked on.
The Government agency ‘Policy Lab’ has been tasked with engaging stakeholders, which includes us sea anglers, in the initial phases of the consultation process and so far they have been collecting ‘lived experiences’ from bass fishers and those involved with the sale of bass. I am very grateful to the 60 or so members who sent written statements to Policy
