Ling
- Molva molva
- grande lingue
- Leng
- Maruca
- Langa
Size
The ling has often been described as a fish that is between being a cod and an eel. It has many things in common with the cod but is long and shaped like an eel and its length can reach two metres.
Catch
The total catch of Ling in Icelandic waters in 2025 was 8,759 tonnes, as compared to 7,599 tonnes in 2024.
Icelandic ling - catch 2020-2025 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Season
Ling is caught throughout the year.
Icelandic ling - Montly catch 2025 (tonnes) - Source: Statistic Iceland
Fishing gear
Icelandic ling - Catch by fishing gears in 2025
Fishing grounds
Icelandic ling - Catch by fishing gear 2024 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Products
Icelandic ling - Export value by product groups in 2025
Markets
Netherlands 21%
Spain 19%
Germany 18%
France 11%
Italy 11%
Sweden 9%
Canada 3%
United Kingdom 2%
United States 2%
Icelandic ling - Export value by countries in 2025 - Source: Statistic Iceland
Nutrition facts
Nutritional facts for raw Ling- Per 100g edible portion:
85
Calories
20 g
Protein
40% DV
1 g
Fat - total
1% DV
0 g
saturated
0% DV
