Photo: Norges Sildesalgslag/Åge Røttingen/FIS

The Norwegian Pelagic Fishing Course in Week 37

NORWAY
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Bad weather this week put a slight dampener on the overall quantity of mackerel and several vessels have gone into the British zone.

Mackerel:

It has been a quieter week for mackerel fishing at sea. The week started with record-breaking catches, with 16,062 tonnes registered to Sildelaget on the first day. However, poor weather conditions soon set in, resulting in a more subdued rest of the week. A total of 225,410 tonnes of mackerel was reported, of which 3,090 tonnes came from Faroese vessels. Fortunately, weather forecasts for the coming week look more promising.

Photo: Norges Sildesalgslag/Åge Røttingen

On Sunday, mackerel catches began to trickle in from the North Sea and the British zone, with Norwegian vessels making their mark. The fleet is hopeful for a productive week ahead. The smaller fleet has continued fishing along the coast between Møre in the north and Rogaland in the south, with 470 tonnes of mackerel reported from coastal catches throughout the week.

North Sea herring:

A total of 7,947 tonnes of North Sea herring was reported during the week. Six foreign vessels accounted for 5,435 tonnes, while 10 Norwegian vessels brought in 2,512 tonnes. Reports indicate that the herring from the North Sea is large and of good quality.

NVG herring:

A total of 456 tonnes of Norwegian spring-spawning herring (NVG) was reported from northern fisheries for self-production.

Industrial fishing:

From the fishing grounds known as “Kanten”(edge), four vessels have reported catches amounting to 607 tonnes of blue whiting, 260 tonnes of Norway pout, 154 tonnes of argentines, and 80 tonnes of horse mackerel.

Coastal sprat:

Three vessels have reported a total of 80 tonnes of coastal sprat from the Hardangerfjord.

Source: Norges Sildesalgslag

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