Atlantic Herring Fishing in Ireland
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Scadán
Scadán
Scientific Name:
Clupea harengus
Clupea harengus
Description
Important commercial fish forming large shoals. Silvery fish with no lateral line.
Identification
Silvery. Single dorsal fin. Forked tail. No lateral line. Large scales.
Where to Find Atlantic Herring
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 0.20 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
0.454 kg
(1.00 lbs)