The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive picture of UK Sea Fisheries in 2021, recent trends and long-term historical context, back to 1938 in some instances.

The publication is a summary of:

• The UK fishing fleet
• Its activity at sea
  • Landings – how much fish are caught and landed
  • Effort – how long is spent at sea
• Trade (Section 4)

This report contains charts and commentary to describe UK sea fisheries.