All bass caught during the months of  February 2023 and March 2023 must be returned unharmed to the sea. No bass may be landed either by recreational fishermen until the next Open Season starting 1st April.  According to  the Fisheries Consultations Between the United Kingdom and European Union for 2023, by December 2023 there will be an agreement to limit the Catch and Release season to two months, February and March 2024 . This brings the rules for Recreational Anglers in line with the rules for Commercial Bass.

More information is on the Angling Trust website.