- PIKE. Pike (Northern) in our opinion are the most exciting fresh water sport fish found in Scottish waters. ...
- ATLANTIC SALMON. Atlantic Salmon are often referred to as the “silver tourist” and “the king of fish”, it's undoubtedly Scotland's most iconic species. ...
- RAINBOW TROUT. ...
- SEA TROUT. ...
- BROWN TROUT. ...
- GREYLING. ...
- PERCH. ...
- POLLOCK.
- What fish are caught in Scottish waters?
- Which sea animals live in the Scottish seas?
- What is the most common fish in Scotland?
What fish are caught in Scottish waters?
The top three demersal species by value are cod, haddock and monkfish (anglerfish). Cod became the most valuable demersal species and represented eight per cent of the total value of Scottish vessels' landings and 22 per cent of the value of demersal landings in 2018.
Which sea animals live in the Scottish seas?
Seven of these are relatively common: bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise, minke whale, white-beaked dolphin, Risso's dolphin, common dolphin and killer whale. Both harbour seals and grey seals are present around Scotland's coast in internationally important numbers.
What is the most common fish in Scotland?
Haddock. The most popular whitefish species in Scotland and fished all around the coast.