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Capelin Price 2023

FFAW and ASP have agreed to a minimum price of $0.25/lb for Grade “A” Capelin in 2023.

For Grade “A” price capelin ($0.25), the capelin must meet the following specifications:

i) 55 count and under

ii) Maximum 10% feed content

iii) Minimum 40% usable females, classifying less than 5.25 inch females as males for determining eligibility for the “A” price only.

Where one or more of the conditions set out above have not been met for “A” pricing, that is, capelin is not 55 count and under, and/or exceeds 10% feed and/or not 40% useable female, the minimum price shall be determined in accordance with the price table below.

Capelin 2023 Price Table

Percent Female CapelinPrice per pound – 70 or less count Ocean RunPrice per pound 65 or less count Ocean RunPrice per pound 55 or less count Ocean RunPrice per pound 45 or less count Ocean Run 
30% – 34.9%791114
35% -39.9%9111315
40% – 44.9%11131416
45% – 49.9%12141618
50% – 54.9%13151719
55% – 59.9%14161820
60% – 64.9%15171921
65% – 69.9%16182022
70% -74.9%17192123
75% – 79.9%18202224
80% or greater19212325
Capelin must have a minimum of 23% roe content