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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 (£)

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

Status

Live - next update 06/03/2026

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Cover Photograph - David R. Green