North Sea fish and shellfish

Fresh fish from the North Sea and Skagerrak

Hanstholm lies on the north-west coast of Denmark, close to the fishing grounds of the North Sea and Skagerrak. Just Seafood buys at Hanstholm Fish Auction every day and supplies the catch to wholesale buyers across Europe.

The range follows the season and the daily landings, but these are the species we supply most often:

North Sea shellfish

We also supply Norway lobster (langoustines, in Danish jomfruhummer), European lobster and crab claws. Shellfish are handled with the same care and cold chain as our fish.

Read more about Just Seafood as a fish exporter or about buying from us as a fish wholesaler. For current availability, contact our sales team.

Questions about North Sea fish

Which North Sea fish do you supply?

Our regular range includes cod, haddock, saithe, hake, ling, tusk, monkfish, witch flounder, megrim and greater forkbeard, plus Norway lobster, European lobster and crab claws. Availability follows the daily landings.

Where is the fish caught?

The fish is landed by vessels fishing in the North Sea and Skagerrak and sold at Hanstholm Fish Auction, where we buy every day.

What is saithe?

Saithe (Pollachius virens) is a North Sea whitefish related to cod, also known as coley or pollock. It has firm, slightly darker flesh and is widely used for fillets.

What are Norway lobsters?

Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), also called langoustine or scampi, is a small lobster caught in the North Sea and Skagerrak. In Danish it is called jomfruhummer.