Baltic sprats (Sprattus sprattus)

Catching methods

Trawls

Catch areas

Балтийское море, Финский залив

Brief description

Baltic sprats (Sprattus sprattus) One of the most important commercial fish of the Baltic region. Is found in abundance in both – Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Baltic sprats looks similar to small Baltic herring, but differs from it with sharply protruding abdominal spines, position of ventral fins and a smaller mouth. Spawning occurs from May to August. Common commercial catch size is 6-15 cm, however the fish can reach 13-15 cm in length. The main fishing for sprat occur in autumn (September – November). Sprat is widely used for canning, smoking, preserves production.

Product form

Frozen, WR, IQF, 1 kg bags or master cartons – 10 kg
Frozen, WR, blocks, master cartons 12 kg

Size grading

6-8 cm, 8-13 cm – first and second quality grades