Spurdog is vulnerable to overexploitation. In the Northeast Atlantic, the latest stock assessment indicates that spurdog is currently not overfished, or subject to overfishing. This fishery has only recently reopened. The TAC has been set in line with advice but it is too soon to know if management measures will be effective in managing the stock. Otter trawls are likely to cause some damage to the seabed. Bycatch is moderate and may include vulnerable species.Rating last updated January 2023.

Spurdog is vulnerable to overexploitation. In the Northeast Atlantic, the latest stock assessment indicates that spurdog is currently not overfished, or subject to overfishing. This fishery has only recently reopened. The TAC has been set in line with advice but it is too soon to know if management measures will be effective in managing the stock. Gillnets can be very size selective for the target fish but can be unselective at the species level for both non-target fish and for mammals, birds and turtles.Rating last updated January 2023.

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Demersal trawl fisheries have the potential to cause significant and long-lasting impacts to benthic habitats and communities. The impact of the trawl fishery is also likely causing populations of long-finned pilot whales to decline. This fishery is listed as Category II, the sustainable 'potential biological removal' level is set at 35 whales and the total reported take exceeded this at 38.Rating last updated January 2024.

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Demersal longlines have minimal impact on the physical and biological habitat. There is a chance of negative effects on sensitive habitats when their distribution overlaps with fishing areas, however, this effect does not cause critical damage to benthic communities.Rating last updated January 2024.

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Management must effectively reduce the bycatch of ETP species in this area. Gillnet fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic are very likely to be preventing the recovery of the Atlantic right whale, and have bycatch of the endangered Atlantic sturgeon.Rating last updated January 2024.

For more information about this fishery in Cornwall, see: https://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/spurdog.php

For more information about this fishery in Cornwall, see: https://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/spurdog.php

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Demersal trawl fisheries have the potential to cause significant and long-lasting impacts to benthic habitats and communities. The impact of the trawl fishery is also likely causing populations of long-finned pilot whales to decline. This fishery is listed as Category II, the sustainable 'potential biological removal' level is set at 35 whales and the total reported take exceeded this at 38. The fishery has been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified since 2012.Rating last updated January 2024.

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Demersal longlines have minimal impact on the physical and biological habitat. There is a chance of negative effects on sensitive habitats when their distribution overlaps with fishing areas, however, this effect does not cause critical damage to benthic communities. The fishery has been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified since 2012.Rating last updated January 2024.

In the Northwest Atlantic, spurdog is not overfished or subject to overfishing. The fishery is well managed, fishers must have a permit to harvest spurdog and annual catch limits and a commercial quota are set. If the quota is fully harvested, then the fishery will be closed and, if the annual catch limit is exceeded, the exact amount will be deducted from the subsequent fishing year. Gillnet fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic are very likely to be preventing the recovery of the Atlantic right whale, and have bycatch of the endangered Atlantic sturgeon. The fishery has been Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified since 2012.Rating last updated January 2024.