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Pollack bye-law summary and IFI citation links are in preparation. This page stays reachable for internal links but is not indexed until editorial sign-off.
What changed in 2026
The Pollack Fishing Conservation Bye-Law (No. 1028 of 2026), the 2026 pollack bye-law, gives effect in Irish law to EU Regulation 2026/249. It came into force on 1 June 2026 as a stock-recovery measure while keeping recreational angling open.
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The daily limit explained
- Keep up to three pollack per calendar day
- Any further pollack caught the same day must be returned alive
- No statutory minimum landing size (IFSA voluntary guideline 30cm)
- Applies to recreational anglers fishing from shore and from boat
Catch and release after three
Pollack fight hard and recover well when handled quickly. Use barbless or crushed-barb hooks where you can, keep air time minimal, and release extras carefully once you are at your daily limit.
Returning larger breeding fish is strongly advised even when you are under the daily limit.
Wicklow marks where pollack matter most
Pollack are a core rock-mark species from Greystones south through Wicklow Head. The daily limit matters most on prolific pier and headland sessions where multiple fish are common.
For mark-specific tactics and tide notes, see the Wicklow pollack guide linked below.
Plan your next session
