Species

The common size of cod in the catch is in the range of 55 to 90 cm.

The size of golden redfish in the catch is seldom larger than 40 - 50 cm.

The largest individual, caught in Icelandic waters was 14 years old and measured 109 cm.

The largest markets are Germany, France and Spain where there is a long tradition of eating saithe.

Common size of full grown herring is 30 cm, but they can reach 50 cm.

Common size of ling is 60-80 cm. Its length can reach two metres. Most fish caught are between 5 and 9 years old.

The Icelandic nephrops lobster is mostly caught from April to September.

Tusk in the catch is in the range of 40 til 75 cm. The largest individual caught in Icelandic waters was 120cm. They can live up to 40 years.