Cod (Gadus morhua) in subdivisions 22–24, western Baltic stock (western Baltic Sea)

Based on the most recent estimates of SSB (in 2009) ICES classifies the stock as being at risk of reduced reproductive capacity (SSB

Fishing mortality in 2008 was estimated to be 0.83 and has been stable during the last three years. The fishing mortality in 2008 is estimated to be above the target F at 0.6. The year classes 2004-2007 were among the weakest in time-series for this stock. Surveys indicate that the 2008 year class may be the highest since the 2003 year class.