Greenland Halibut – Reinhardtius Hippoglossoides

The greenland halibut is a bottom-dwelling fish that belongs to the flatfish family. It is found at depths of between 600 and 1200 meters and can reach a weight of 45kg. The flesh is firm and fatty which makes it well suited for baking and poaching. The greenland halibut is only found in waters below 4°C. It is usually fished along the edge og the norwegian continental shelf as far north as Svalbard.

 

Greenland halibut fishing is carried out in June and August, and it is available year-round as a bycatch. Smoked, whole and sliced are the main products. Greenland halibut is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and it is a good source of protein.

Product Information

Main catching season

June and August (as bycatch year-round)

 

Fishing methods

Bottom trawling, long line, net

 

Grading fresh and frozen
-1kg, 0.5-1kg, 1-2kg, 2-3kg, 3-5kg, 5kg+

Frozen Products

Whole round

Headed and gutted

Head on

J-cut, tail on

J-cut, tail off

N-cut

Heads

Fresh Products

Head on

N-cut

Special Products
  • Heads
  • Supplying More Products Upon Request