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How fast do herring grow?

Asked: mich.poirier, Last Updated:

Lawrence fish and that of the herring of outer Nova Scotia which grow a little faster; i. e., to between 101/4 and 113/8 inches at 5 years; between 11 and 121/2 inches at 7 years; and between 121/2 and 131/8 inches at 9 years. Bay of Fundy herring make most of their growth from May to September.

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