Norway Seaperch
Sebastes norvegicus
- 1lakes
- 14logged catches
- 14.31 kg heaviest logged
Norway Seaperch (Sebastes norvegicus) is a deepwater species of the North Atlantic, easily recognized by its vivid red color and spiny dorsal fin. Most specimens measure around 50 cm, but trophy catches can reach a full meter and weigh up to 15 kg. Found at depths between 100 and 500 meters, this species thrives near rocky slopes and cold, shadowy drop-offs. Feeding on small fish, shrimp, crabs, and squid, seaperch eagerly take both natural bait and deep-diving lures. Their firm, delicate meat makes them a favorite in both commercial fisheries and sport angling.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Giant Tiger Prawn 
Ragworms 
Atlantic Herring 
Atlantic Mackerel Cut Baits Lures
Nordic Banana Pilker 450 g, #8/0 
Trophy Nordic Pilker 450 g, #7/0 Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Skårland Fjord — 14 catches , best 14.31 kg
- Giant Tiger Prawn Golden Hook #7/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
- Ragworms Golden Hook #7/0 Feeder bottom Boat 2×
- Nordic Banana Pilker 450 g, #8/0 Spinning Boat 1×
- Giant Tiger Prawn Golden Hook #12/0 Feeder bottom Boat 1×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Norway Seaperch? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Norway Seaperch would be to use Giant Tiger Prawn on a size #7/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Nordic Pilkers. The most successful lure is Yellow/Black Trophy Nordic Pilker 450 g, #7/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Scaled Sardines 
Lesser Sand Eel 
Bluey 
Black Lugworms 
Peeler Crab 
Shrimp 
Gulf Shrimp #24222#24221#24219#24217#123 Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.