Russia: 1,144 tons of Ladoga smelt harvested in Leningrad Region

This is 5.7% more than a year ago From the beginning of the season to mid-May, 1,144 tons of Ladoga smelt were harvested in the Leningrad Region, which is 5.7% more than in the same period in 2022. Last year, 1,100 tons of smelt were caught in the lake, which was the highest result in the last six years. In total, 34 organizations are engaged in smelt harvesting in Lake Ladoga. The All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, taking into account the good approach of fish and the successful catch rates of Ladoga smelt in the 2023 season, has increased the amount of Ladoga smelt recommended for catching for enterprises in the Leningrad Region to 1,300 tons. It should be noted that the festival “Smelt is coming!” has been held in Novaya Ladoga, Leningrad Region, for the fifth year already. This year it gathered a record 25 thousand guests from different regions of Russia. 3,900 kg of fish and fish products were sold at the festival, including 500 kg of fried and ...