Two Icelandic longliners have landed strong catches in Grindavík this week. Páll Jónsson GK landed on Monday. Sighvatur GK followed on Tuesday morning. Both crews report good fishing, despite harsh weather late in the trips.
Full holds after short trips
Páll Jónsson returned with 130 tonnes after four sets. Most of the catch was cod, with ling and haddock also on board. The fishing took place at Kötlugrunnur and in Meðallandsbugt. Conditions were calm during the fishing, but worsened on the return voyage.
Skipper Benedikt Jónsson said the vessel came back “full” after an intense trip that placed heavy demands on the crew.
Heavy weather for Sighvatur
Sighvatur GK landed 122 tonnes. Ling made up most of the catch, followed by cod and haddock. The trip started in good weather, but later turned rough. The vessel spent more than two days fishing in severe conditions.
The crew worked several grounds, including Eyjafjallasjór, Holtshraun, the shelf edge, Landsuðurhraun and areas south and north of Surt. In total, just over five sets were completed during the trip.