Top Grey Gurnard Fishing Countries

The grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) is a bottom-dwelling marine fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway and Iceland down to Morocco, as well as in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and parts of the Mediterranean. Recognizable by its angular head, bright red pectoral fins, and mottled grey body, the grey gurnard is a popular target for both commercial and recreational fisheries. The leading countries harvesting grey gurnard are the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Denmark, where it is caught primarily by trawl and gillnet fisheries. These nations have well-established fishing industries that supply grey gurnard to domestic markets and, increasingly, to export markets as its reputation as a tasty, sustainable whitefish grows. The species is often landed as part of mixed demersal catches, and its management is overseen by the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy to ensure sustainable exploitation.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.