Queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters
The queen scallop FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of queen scallop fisheries in English waters.
- Policy Paper Fisheries management plan for queen scallop
- Policy Paper Queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP): what happens next
The queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) covers stocks in English waters only.
Defra prepared the queen scallop FMP in collaboration with:
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scientists
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regulators
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statutory nature conservation bodies
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other fishery stakeholders
The queen scallop FMP has been prepared and published to meet the requirements set out in the Fisheries Act 2020.
You can also read the summary of what happens next.
Read more about fisheries management plans.
Areas covered
English waters.
Status
A public consultation to seek views on the draft plan closed on 19 January 2025. View the consultation and the government response at Queen scallop: proposed fisheries management plan consultation.
The final FMP was published in December 2025.
Contact us
If you would like more information, email FMPs@defra.gov.uk.