Oyster Dredge Licences
Procedure for Oyster Dredge Licence Applications
Applications are invited from oyster fishers seeking a licence to operate an Oyster Dredge for the 2025 season.
Fishers wishing to apply for Oyster Dredge Licences for the 2025 season must apply on the official form to the relevant River Basin District Office before 12.00 Noon on Monday 2nd of December 2024.
Applications should be addressed to the relevant Inland Fisheries Ireland office and should state the Fishery District for which the application is being sought. No late applications can be considered except in the case where the initial applications and licences issued are less than the number available or issued.
Applications will only be accepted from applicants with boats on the sea fishing boat register of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Applicants must download the Oyster Dredge Licence Application Form below and complete Appendix 1.