Mackerel Line Catch Value

Key Findings

  • The North East Grampian Coast and the adjacent area of the Moray Firth is the key area in Scotland for line caught mackerel. Aberdeen is also a significant centre.
  • Line caught mackerel is of higher value than pelagic caught fish.
  • The handline mackerel season is from May to December and quota is available to vessels under 10m (more information TBA)
     

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Reviewed on/by

23/08/23 by Ian Hay

08/01/2024 by Ian Hay

05/03/2025 by Charlotte Tomlinson

06/03/2025 by Ian Hay

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Live - next update 06/03/2026

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