West Country Fishing

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Skipper's near miss after boat capsizes near Exmouth

The official report is out to reveal why a fishing vessel sunk off the coast of Exmouth.

3 Aug

red mullet on ice

Campaign launched to reopen historic fish market after sudden closure

Fish currently have to be transported by road to Brixham or Newlyn for sale at auction.

21 Jun

Rare blue lobster found off Cornwall Coast

The lobster has now been re-homed to an aquarium.

10 May

Government announces support for pollack fishers affected by zero-catch limit

Compensation for pollack fishers hit by zero catch quota

Angler reels in record-breaking 'fish of a lifetime' at lake

Family that has been fishing for 300 years forced to sell boat

Plans submitted for two seaweed farms on UK coastline

Engineer killed by fumes from fire extinguisher on fishing boat

Behind Closed Doors: Take a look inside these historic fishermen's lodges

200kg Atlantic bluefin tuna caught in South West waters for first time in years

Fisherman fined thousands for illegally harvesting clams

Fishermen fined thousands after using electric currents to harvest clams

Why fishermen can't move millions of baby eels from part of River Severn

Huge humpback whale spotted off Cornwall coast