The traditionally predominant catches were herring and the common ling, used mostly to prepare the dish lutefisk.

Molva molva (Common ling)

The common ling or simply the ling, Molva molva, is a large member of a family of cod-like fishes.

Also known as mariah, the lawyer, and (misleadingly) eelpout, the burbot is closely related to the marine common ling and the cusk.

The Arasvikfjorden is known for its fishery of cod, coalfish, pollock, mackerel, common ling, tusk, catfish, and several types of flatfish.