Norwegian pelagic fleet finding plenty of mackerel in the north

Norwegian pelagic sales organisation, Norges Sildesalgslag, has provided a latest update on pelagic fishing by the Norwegian fleet. Here is their report: North Sea herring:We had another weak week on the North Sea herring with only 6,300 tonnes registered. This is divided into 22 catches from 45 t as the lowest to 1,050 t as the largest quantity. Of the week’s quantity, 2,400 tonnes are sold for consumption, and the remaining 3,900 tonnes for flour / oil.A look at the herring converted for consumption shows that it is relatively small with average weights from 129 to 175 g, with a weighted average of 139 grams. The explanation for the low average weight is that herring fishing has taken place relatively far south. And all herring is fished unusually far south. That is, south of the N 58⁰, which is located at the height of Lindesnes. There have not been the large registrations in this area and for the boats that can only fish with nets, it has been extra challenging. Of the week’s ...