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Quick facts

SizeUp to 112 cm
WeightUp to 16.8 kg
LifespanUp to 20 years
Depth10–450 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round.

About Haddock

Haddock is one of the best-known demersal fish around Iceland and an important commercial species. It is commonly associated with soft seabeds on the continental shelf.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species
  • Commercial species

Habitat

Continental shelf, particularly sandy and muddy seabeds.

Diet

Benthic animals and fish.

Spawning and reproduction

Period

Winter–spring

Reproduction

Spawns in marine waters, generally at depths of about 50–150 m.

Distribution around Iceland

Common on the continental shelf around Iceland.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026