Herring

Fishing for Herring

Bait - small rigs tend to be more efficient than bait

Method - spin with herring rig

Identification

Silver sides and underneath with dark head and gills. The topside is greeny blue. They have large scales for the size of the fish which are easily detached.

Length

Length is 20-30cm

Breeding Time

Jun - Sep

Latin Names

Order - Clupeiformes

Latin Name - Clupea harengus

Family - Clupeidae

Habitat

Herring are found all around the coast. They normally swim in large shoals. These shoals will be nearer the surface at night, while during the day they tend to move to the bottom

Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes

Herring are an oily fish which are great grilled, smoked or roll mopped. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and especially Omega 3 Oils.