Top Northern Wolffish Fishing Countries

The Northern Wolffish (*Anarhichas denticulatus*) is a large, elongated marine fish native to the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic, particularly around the continental shelves and slopes. Recognizable by its powerful jaws and prominent canine-like teeth, this species is valued for its firm, white flesh. The primary countries involved in the commercial harvest of Northern Wolffish are Iceland, Norway, and Russia, with some bycatch also reported in Canadian and Greenlandic waters. These nations typically target the species using bottom trawls and longlines, often as part of mixed demersal fisheries alongside cod, haddock, and other groundfish. Due to concerns about declining populations and bycatch, the Northern Wolffish is subject to conservation measures and catch restrictions in several jurisdictions, particularly in Canada where it is listed as threatened, but it remains an important species in the North Atlantic fishing industry, especially in European markets.

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