Lesser spotted dogfish in this area are data limited, with low resilience to fishing pressure. While there is no concern for biomass, there is concern for fishing pressure. Lesser spotted dogfish is a vulnerable species and management must be precautionary. There is currently no total allowable catch (TAC) or minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) in place in this area. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated December 2025.

Lesser spotted dogfish in this area are data limited, with low resilience to fishing pressure. While there is no concern for biomass, there is concern for fishing pressure. Lesser spotted dogfish is a vulnerable species and management must be precautionary. There is currently no total allowable catch (TAC) or minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) in place in this area. Beam trawls have significant impact on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. Bycatch can be high and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated December 2025.

Lesser spotted dogfish in this area are data limited, with low resilience to fishing pressure. However, there is currently no concern for fishing pressure or biomass. Lesser spotted dogfish is a vulnerable species and management must be precautionary. There is currently no total allowable catch (TAC) or minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) in place in this area. Otter trawling is likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated December 2025.For more information about this fishery in Cornwall, see: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/lesser-spotted-dogfish.php

Lesser spotted dogfish in this area are data limited, with low resilience to fishing pressure. However, there is currently no concern for fishing pressure or biomass. Lesser spotted dogfish is a vulnerable species and management must be precautionary. There is currently no total allowable catch (TAC) or minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) in place in this area. Beam trawls have significant impact on the seabed, including damage to benthic communities and vulnerable marine habitats. Bycatch can be high and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated December 2025.For more information about this fishery in Cornwall, see: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/lesser-spotted-dogfish.php

For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/lesser-spotted-dogfish.php