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Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 48

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Tuesday, December 02, 2025, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Kvænangen Herring Quota Reached as Norwegian Fisheries Conclude Weekly Catch Report

The fishing activities in Kvænangen have officially concluded for the season, marking the fulfillment of the 2025 quota for Norwegian Spring-Spawning (NVG) Herring in that area. The latest weekly figures show robust catches across multiple key species.

Norwegian Spring-Spawning (NVG) Herring

The NVG herring fishery in Kvænangen has now been completed, with the 2025 quota being reached.

• Total Catch: 3,142 tonnes were caught by 23 vessels last week.

• Geographical Breakdown:

  • Kvænangen: 2,950 tonnes

  • Møre Coast and outside Vesterålen: 192 tonnes

• Fish Size: The average size of the herring caught last week ranged significantly, from 240 grams to 340 grams.

North Sea Herring

A total of 1,054 tonnes of North Sea Herring were landed by 10 vessels, with catches distributed across several zones:

• UK Zone (British Sector): 597 tonnes

• North Sea (General): 413 tonnes

• Coastal Fishermen (outside Nordhordland): 44 tonnes

• Sunnhordaland: One minor catch was reported.

Blue Whiting (Kolmule)

• Catch: One vessel reported a significant catch of 825 tonnes of Blue Whiting.

• Location: Fished in the Faeroese Zone.

• Use: This entire haul was designated for fishmeal and oil production.

Horse Mackerel (Hestmakrell)

• Catch: Six vessels operating in Rogaland and Western Norway caught a total of 29 tonnes of Horse Mackerel.

Ocean Sprat (Havbrisling)

The Deepwater Sprat fishery yielded 1,650 tonnes between two vessels, with different destinations for the catch:

• Vessel 1 (Norwegian, EU Zone): 250 tonnes designated for human consumption.

• Vessel 2 (Danish, UK Zone): 1,400 tonnes.

Coastal Sprat (Kystbrisling)

• Catch: Coastal Sprat fishing activity was noted outside the Oslo Fjord, Rogaland, and Møre.

• Total Reported: 131 tonnes of Coastal Sprat were reported last week.

Author/Source: Martine Korsøen/Norges Sildesalgslag

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