Monkfish landings in Norway — catch statistics
Monkfish is the prized anglerfish, taken mainly by gillnet along the coast for its firm tail meat. In 2025, Norway landed about 3,496 tonnes of monkfish (product weight), peaking in September. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen by 85%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
1,891 t
2023
2,856 t
2024
3,780 t
2025
3,496 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much monkfish does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 3,496 tonnes of monkfish (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the monkfish season?
- Monkfish landings peak in September, while the lowest volumes occur in March.
- Are monkfish landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have risen from 1,891 to 3,496 tonnes (+85%).
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