Top Red Porgy Fishing Countries

The red porgy (Pagrus pagrus) is a demersal fish species found in both the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean, recognized for its pinkish-red coloration and highly valued as a food fish. This species inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms, typically at depths ranging from 10 to 250 meters. The top red porgy fishing countries include Spain, Greece, and Portugal in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, as well as the United States and Argentina in the western Atlantic. In Europe, red porgy is a significant target for both commercial and artisanal fisheries, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea, where it is prized in local cuisine. The U.S. harvests red porgy primarily off the southeastern coast, especially in the Carolinas and Florida, while Argentina’s fisheries operate in the southwestern Atlantic. Management measures, such as quotas and size limits, are in place in many regions to ensure the sustainability of red porgy stocks, reflecting the species’ economic and culinary importance in these countries.

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