The Scottish Government

Of the many sea fish species found in Scottish waters there are 7 species that are considered as being the most commercially important to Scotland (when judged by a combination of volume and value of landings from Scottish vessels). These species are:

• herring and mackerel (pelagic)

• cod, haddock and monkfish (whitefish)

• nephrops and scallops (shellfish)

Maps showing where these species are caught can be accessed below:

Map of landings of cod in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Haddock in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Monkfish (Anglerfish) in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Herring in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Mackerel in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Nephrops in 2005 by Scottish based vessels

Map of landings of Scallops in 2005 by Scottish based vessels