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)

Linked Information Sheets
Key sources of Information
Marine Scotland (September 2022) Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2021
NMPi Marine Scotland - National Marine Plan Interactive (atkinsgeospatial.com)
Inshore Fishing - ScotMap (2013) - Mackerel Lines - Monetary Value (£)
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Status
Live - next update 06/03/2026
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