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Fishing in North Sea
5 species across 5 spots
North Sea offers fishing across 5 spots with 5 species in marine, brackish, marine, deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: June to october, September to november, August to november, January to march
Top Spots
North Sea3 species
One of the most fished areas in the world, with a significant cod population
Dogger Bank1 species
This large sandbank in the North Sea is a renowned spot for catching European Plaice, with depths ranging from 15 to 30 meters.
North Sea off the Netherlands1 species
The North Sea off the Dutch coast is known for its abundant European Plaice population, with sandy and muddy bottoms providing ideal habitat.
5
Species
5
Spots
Species
5
European plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
marine, brackish
Dogger BankNorth Sea off the NetherlandsGerman Bight
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
marine, brackish
North Sea
Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
marine
North Sea
Anglerfish (Lophiidae)
Lophiidae family
Deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth
North Sea, UK
Pacific bluefin tuna
Thunnus orientalis
marine, brackish
North Sea