The Irish Fisheries Management Chart for 2026 has been published by La Tene Maps with BIM. Now in its 21st annual edition, the large map (100 x 70cm) shows the 200-nautical-mile Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and surrounding fishing areas of Britain and the EU that are of interest to Irish fishing vessels.
“This is shown against a background of the ICES Zones, sub-areas and a catch reporting grid,” La Tene Maps explains. “The main map area also shows a chart on fish quotas for 2026 and some of the main conservation zones,” it says.
Speaking at its publication, John Coleman of La Tene Maps said:” It is 39 years since my first map on Irish Fishing Resources was published, including the only map I have ever done in the Irish language”.
“Since then, we have published many fishing maps on various parts of the world, some of which are still available,” he said. “The past 21 years, though, we have concentrated on Ireland,” he noted. “There have been calls for us to reintroduce our European maps. This is something we are looking at,” he said.
“I have immense admiration for Irish skippers who have to work through the regulations. They have to fish in the right area for the right fish species with the right gear amid rising costs and declining quotas,” Coleman said.
The map “surround” of the Irish Fisheries Management Chart includes details on fishing restrictions, fishing rights, and effort zones. The bottom part of the sheet has charts on technical conservation measures, including mesh size ranges.
The map is available for free in print and PDF format. The PDF version can be seen and downloaded from the BIM website here. Anyone who would like a print copy of the map should send an email to [email protected] with BIM-FMC26 in the subject line, and the map will be posted out to the sender.
Ireland Fisheries Management Chart 2026 Published By La Tene Maps and BIM
27th May 2026
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