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Sardines
(Sardinops sagax)
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Some sardines mature at 18 cm (7 in), most are mature by 24 cm (9.5 in). They can reach 16 inches, but are usually less than 12 in. There is a good deal of regional variation in growth rates, with average size increasing from south to north. In the Pacific Northwest, sardines will reach 215 mm after fives years. Females will grow faster than males. Some individuals mature in their first year, most in their second. Maximum age 13-25 years, most are less than 8 years. Size and age at maturity may decline with decrease in biomass. Biomass growth areas are Oregon, Washington, and Southern Canada.
Product Specifcations
10 kg. Blast Box
10 kg. Plate Contact Frozen
16 kg. Vertical Plate Frozen
18 kg. Horizontal Plate Frozen
Sizes: Count 10 kg. Block
Sizing Options
Oregon, Washington, & British Columbi are primary biomass growth areas, Available by count/10 kg. and grams:
| Count/10 kg |
Grams |
| 50 |
40-60 |
| 55 |
60-80 |
| 60 |
80-100 |
| 65 |
100-120 |
| 70 |
120-150 |
| 75 |
150-175 |
| 80-100 |
175-200 |
| 100+ |
200+ |
Fat Content
| 4-6% |
Early June |
| 8-10% |
Early June |
| 12-14% |
Early July |
| 15-18% |
Late July |
| 18-20% |
Early August |
| 20-22% |
Late August |
| 22-25% |
Sept-Oct |
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