Season: All year
Size: Up to 130 cm (but usually smaller)

The fish
Pollack distinguishes itself from its cousin, the saithe, by its large, prominent lower jaw. It also has a dark, wavy lateral line, while the saithe has a pale, straight one. Pollack is a pelagic fish found at depths of up to 200 metres.
In Norway, the number of pollack varies along the southern and western coasts. In general, pollack prefer warmer waters and only migrate out to deeper waters in the winter.

Fishery
Pollack is normally caught as a bycatch of cod fishery and has relatively little commercial value on the western European market.

Fishing methods
Nets, trawlers, trolling lines.

Use
Pollack is a tasty edible fish. It is sold in fresh fillets and can be fried, poached and used in a wide range of dishes. It is excellent for making fishcakes, fish balls and fish pudding.

Nutritional value
Like the other gadoids, pollack is primarily an excellent source of protein. It is rich in vitamin B12 and selenium and has a good ratio of sodium to potassium.

 

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