Survey 1: Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery: New Regulating Order

Overview

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is working in partnership with the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) to apply for a new Regulating Order for the Dee Estuary cockle fishery. This will replace the current Order introduced in 2008, which has transformed the area into one of the most sustainable cockle fisheries in Wales.

The new Order aims to build on this success and ensure the fishery remains sustainable, well-managed, and resilient - benefiting gatherers, local communities, and the environment for years to come.

This is the first survey running from September - October 2025.

Further information about the application progress can be found here.