Early Start and Promising Results: Norway's 2024 Mackerel Season

The mackerel season in Norway is off to an early and promising start in 2024. The pelagic fishing season began in W31, three weeks earlier than the previous year, marking a 30% advancement from last year's schedule. So far, 2,351 metric tons (mt) of mackerel have been reported, indicating a favorable start to the season. The average size of the fish ranges between 420 and 470 grams (g), suggesting a healthy stock. August 4 was the most productive day, with 1,157 mt captured, accounting for 49% of the total reported. All catches have occurred exclusively within Norwegian waters, with no fishing reports in other regions.