Photo: Odd Lundberg AS - Kolmulefiske 2025/Norges Sildesalgslag
The Norwegian Pelagic Fishing Course in Week 7
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
The NVG herring fishery is nearing its end for the winter, while the blue whiting fishery is expected to pick up after a week of bad weather
NVG Herring:
Last week, five vessels reported a total catch of 1,544 tons.
It is unlikely that significant NVG herring fishing will occur this winter.
A few coastal vessels may attempt to fish for roe herring, but no catches have been reported yet.
Mackerel:
420 tons of mackerel were reported, caught by two trawlers northwest of Scotland.
The catches were achieved with short and efficient hauls, and both quality and price have been satisfactory.
Limited mackerel fishing is expected in the near future, as most larger vessels are awaiting the main season, which is likely to commence around August.
Blue Whiting:
Blue whiting fishing has been significantly impacted by adverse weather conditions over the past week.
14 vessels reported a total catch of 27,530 tons from international waters.
Fishing activity was reported to be slower on Sunday, but with improved weather conditions, many vessels resumed searching.
Several vessels were heading west towards the blue whiting fishing grounds yesterday, and currently, over 20 vessels are active in the area.
A significant increase in fishing activity is anticipated in the coming week, with expectations of locating ample blue whiting stocks.
Horse Mackerel:
On Thursday, a notable catch of large horse mackerel was reported from the Møre coast.
"Vestervik" reported a catch of 40 tons, with an average size of 700 grams, landed at Olav E. Fiskestrand.
On Monday, "Kystbas" reported a catch of 3 tons of horse mackerel from Vestland. These fish averaged 650 grams.
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