The maximum age a herring can reach depends on the species and the location. In Southern Alaska and British Columbia, Pacific herring can reach an age of 8 years, while in the Bering Sea, the maximum recorded age is 19 years. In the far northern Beaufort Sea, Pacific herring can live 14-16 years and 18-20 years in the Bering Sea. In U.S. waters, Atlantic herring can attain a maximum age of about 15 years.