Sea Angling in Orkney - Species - Sports fishing species around the Orkney Islands

Orkney Fish Species

Orkney offers the sea angling a diverse range of species to target on both heavy and light line tackle.

This section aims to describe the main sports fishing species available around the Orkney Islands. Included in each profile is a detailed description of the fish, habitats and likely terrain you will find each species from both boat and shore. Each profile will also describe different techniques and rigs which should be used to catch these species.

		Cod Orkney is fast becoming one of the UK's prime Cod fishing spots and this guide will explain how to catch them.

		Common Skate One of the few UK locations to offer Common Skate, Orkney give you the chance to connect with one of these huge fish.

		Conger Eel Orcadian wrecks are full of large Conger Eels and this profile explains the best tactics to catch them.

		Halibut A fierce fighting fish, the Halibut is one of the prime fish species targets for any big game sea angler!

		Ling Wrecks around Orkney can produce monster Ling, follow our guide on the best methods to use.

		Pollack One of the best light tackle sport fishes in the UK, this guide describes light tackle fishing for shore and boat Pollack.

		Porbeagle Shark A short guide on tackle and techniques to help you catch one the fiercest and biggest Sharks in UK waters.

		Tope Scapa Flow is excellent for summer light tackle Tope fishing and this guide takes you through the techniques to catch them.

		Dab, Flounder, Plaice, Turbot & Brill Brief guide to all the flatfish avaliable to catch around Orkney, including the best rigs and bait to use.

		Ballan and Cuckoo Wrasse A great fighter, pound for pound, we detail rigs and tackle needed to tackle these creatures from the shore and boat.