Fisheries

Strong start to herring season

2025-08-14T14:32:00

North Sea herring

The North Sea herring season is now well under way, with around 15 Scottish vessels already fishing east of Shetland and Fair Isle. Most of the remaining fleet is expected to head to sea shortly

Although the season started slowly, fishing activity has now picked up. The herring being landed are weighing over 200 grams, making them particularly suited for the fillet market.

The roe fishery is set to follow later in the season, continuing into September around traditional spawning grounds.

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