We emphasize the importance of quality control from the moment the fish leaves the cargo hold until it is delivered to the customer.
When the fish has been packed into cartons, it is put into a tunnel freezer and flash-frozen at -30C. All our freezers are equipped with monitoring systems which allow the temperature and storage conditions to be checked at any given time. The pelagic factory produces around 50 tons per hour from boat to freezer during normal production conditions.
Pelagic fish are fish that live mainly in the open water masses.
We handle a number of these species.
Contact us for stock list and requests.
All mackerel from Olav E. Fiskerstrand is wild caught in the cold Atlantic Ocean – FAO 27 which ensures fantastic taste and quality.
Catching season: August - February.
Size: 100 grams – 600+ grams.
Round frozen in 10 or 20 kgs carton
Fishing method: Purse seine, trawl
Fishing area: Northeast Atlantic – FAO 27
Atlantic Mackerel is a small pelagic fish in the Scombridae family.
It is know for its unique looks which include dark wavy stripes, white bellies and its silver sides. It lacks a swimming bladder so it has to be moving all the time, which in turn leads to great quality meat.
Mackerel is consumed all over the world and prepared in a number of different ways.
Olav E. Fiskerstrand is proud to present our herring. A great tasting fish with oily and nutritious flesh from the North Atlantic
Catching season: September - march
Size: 200-450 grams
Round frozen in 20 kg cartons
Fishing method: Purse seine, trawl
Fishing area: Northeast Atlantic - FAO 27
Herring swims together in large shoals. The shoals often consist of up to a million individuals.
Herring is a very nutritious fish and is rich in omega-3, vitamin D, vitamin b12 and is a great source of protein.
Horse mackerel is not really a mackerel at all and belongs in the Carangidae family. It is popular in many different cultures.
Catching season: When available
Size: Dependent on availability
Fishing method: Purse seine, trawl
Fishing area: Northeast Atlantic - FAO 27
Horse mackerel is swimming together in large shoals. It is very nutritious and used in many cuisines all over the world.
It is a good source of protein, Omega-3, vitamin B12 and selenium.
Capelin is a small silver-coloured fish that is found in the cold water of the Arctic Oceans and the North Atlantic.
Catching season: February - March
Size: 25pcs/kg - 75pcs/kg
Round frozen in 20kg carton
Fishing method: Purse seine, trawl
Fishing area: Northeast Atlantic - FAO 27
Like the herring, capelin swims together in large shoals. Capelin is often grilled and prepared as a healthy snack which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
It is also a great source of protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and Selenium.
