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Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 49

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Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Maiden Catch for 'Elias Johan' Lands in Senjahopen

New Coastal Vessel Registers Two Quick NVG Herring Catches

Norwegian Spring-Spawning (NVG) Herring:

Fishing activity for NVG herring in the north has slowed as most vessels have completed their quotas. However, the brand-new coastal vessel, the 'Elias Johan', has arrived in Norway following its completion in Denmark.

On Thursday, the 'Elias Johan' reported its first catch: 430 tonnes of NVG herring sourced from Kvænangen. The fish had an average weight of 310 grams and was landed in Senjahopen.

A second report quickly followed late Sunday evening from the 'Elias Johan', declaring another 430 tonnes of herring, with this batch averaging 305 grams. The pace is brisk for the new vessel. Additionally, 134 tonnes of penned (låssatt) NVG herring were reported from Vesterålen, with the fish weighing between 240 and 270 grams.

Ocean Sprat (Havbrisling):

A significant amount of blue whiting was reported last week. This catch was landed in the southern North Sea, within the EU zone. The vessel 'Havdrøn' reported 395 tonnes for human consumption on Monday, which was landed in Kalvåg. The fish size was 70-80 per kilogram. A total of 3,636 tonnes were also reported for reduction into meal and oil. This included landings from three vessels: one Norwegian, one Swedish, and one Danish boat.

Mackerel:

A total of 111 tonnes of mackerel were reported from seven vessels last week. The catch took place in Austefjorden, just south of Sotra. The fish weighed between 330 and 370 grams.

North Sea Herring:

Three vessels reported a total of 280 tonnes of North Sea herring for human consumption. This herring was caught west of Stavanger in the Northeast Skagerrak (NØS) area, with an average weight of 160-175 grams. An additional 80 tonnes were reported for meal and oil production.

Horse Mackerel (Hestmakrell):

Four vessels collectively reported 47 tonnes of horse mackerel. The fishing grounds were located in Kvinnherad and Rogaland. The average weight of the fish was between 500-600 grams.

Author/Source: Sigurd Vedøy/Norges Sildesalgslag

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