1848 Fish Size Code Designation

Code identifying the size designation of fish based on their length, from the tip of the nose to the tail end

Type

Identifier (ID)

Length

Min 3 / Max 3

Codes

Code	Description
LRG	Large Scotch Cure Herring: 305 mm or over. Herring and Split Herring: 280 mm or over. Alewives: 255 mm or over.
MAT	Matt Scotch Cure Herring: 255 mm or longer but under 280 mm.
MED	Medium Scotch Cure Herring: 280 mm or longer but under 305 mm. Herring and Split: 230 mm or longer but under 280 mm. Alewives: 200 mm or longer but under 255 mm. Spring Mackerel: 330 mm or longer but under 380 mm.
MIX	Mixed Alewives: 200 mm or over.
NOF	No. 4 (ungraded) Alewives: Ungraded for size.
SML	Small Scotch Cure Herring: 230 mm or longer but under 255 mm. Herring and Split Herring: 180 mm or longer but under 230 mm. Spring Mackerel: 255 mm or longer but under 330 mm.