Advertisement

Bailiwick fishermen banned from UK and EU waters

The temporary ban on Guernsey fisherman entering EU and UK waters was lifted today.

Guernsey's fishermen were banned last month from fishing in UK and EU waters in a row over quotas.

The shock move appeared to be because fishermen do not have to abide by any quota limits in Bailiwick waters.

View all 11 updates ›

Fishermen told Guernsey won't introduce quotas

Guernsey fishermen have been told the island won't agree to quotas.

Locals are currently banned from UK and EU waters as the UK pressures the island to observe limits on ray and skate catches.

Fishermen met with politicians last night and told ITV News that the government said it will do all it can to reverse the situation, but that it can't, and won't bring in quotas.

Dougal Lane from the Guernsey Fishermen's Association said fishermen left feeling reassured by what the government said.

Those fishermen affected by the ban will have to wait until the situation is resolved before they can fish outside of Guernsey waters.

More top news