Atlantic Herring

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

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Atlantic Herring in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Sea Worms, Ragworms, Natural Eggs.

How to catch Atlantic Herring

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Barbless Nano Spinner 5 g, #1/0

Anniversary Craw 11 cm

Anniversary Shad 11 cm

Anniversary Slop Spoon 14 g, #1/0

Barbless Nano Spinner 2 g, #2

Barbless Nano Spinner 4 g, #1

Barbless Nano Spinner 6 g, #1/0

Barbless Nano Spoon 2 g, #2

Barbless Nano Spoon 4 g, #1

Barbless Nano Spoon 6 g, #1/0

Bionic Slug 12 cm

Bony Shad 10 cm

Where to fish

Skårland Fjord map
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Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus) is a schooling fish commonly found in Norway’s coastal waters, fjords, and open Atlantic shallows. Most Atlantic Herring measure around 30 cm and weigh up to 500 g, though rare giants can reach over 1 kg. It travels in dense, fast-moving shoals, feeding on zooplankton and small fish. Herring are typically caught at depths between 10 and 200 meters, especially in coastal areas and near river mouths. They respond well to bright, flashing lures that mimic their natural food, such as micro-spoons, silicone imitations of plankton, or small flies.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Atlantic Herring would be to use Ragworms on a size #1/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Worms.

The most successful lure is Dim Green / Glow Green Worm 5 cm.

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