Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus) is a schooling fish commonly found in Norway’s coastal waters, fjords, and open Atlantic shallows. Most Atlantic Herring measure around 30 cm and weigh up to 500 g, though rare giants can reach over 1 kg. It travels in dense, fast-moving shoals, feeding on zooplankton and small fish. Herring are typically caught at depths between 10 and 200 meters, especially in coastal areas and near river mouths. They respond well to bright, flashing lures that mimic their natural food, such as micro-spoons, silicone imitations of plankton, or small flies.