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Russia’s Fishing Fleet Nears 1 Million Tons in Early 2026 Catch

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Friday, March 13, 2026, 09:40 (GMT + 9)

Strong Far East harvest leads national totals while several Okhotsk pollock areas lag behind last year’s pace

Russian fishermen are rapidly approaching a major seasonal milestone, with the national catch nearing the one-million-ton mark only weeks into the year. According to the Federal Agency for Fisheries, the total Russian harvest of aquatic bioresources since January 1 has reached over 985,000 tons.

The Far Eastern basin remains the dominant contributor, accounting for 844,300 tons, or the vast majority of the country’s production. However, while overall volumes are strong, several key pollock grounds—especially in the Sea of Okhotsk—are trailing behind last year’s figures.

Far Eastern Basin

The Far Eastern fishing fleet has harvested approximately 844,300 tons of aquatic biological resources so far this year. Key species include 619,700 tons of pollock, 29,300 tons of cod (an increase of 500 tons compared with 2025), and 144,700 tons of Pacific herring, which is 4,300 tons higher than the same period last year.

Pollock Fishery in the Sea of Okhotsk

As of March 10, the pollock fishery in the Sea of Okhotsk produced 401,300 tons, equivalent to 34.1% of the total allowable catch (TAC). At the same point in 2025, catches were significantly higher at 512,400 tons, or 44.4% of TAC.

During the past week, 68–77 fishing vessels were active in the fishery, including 49–56 large-tonnage vessels and 18–24 medium-tonnage vessels.

Kamchatka Subzones

Fishing operations across the Kamchatka shelf remain intense, particularly in the Kamchatka-Kuril and West Kamchatka subzones.

In the Kamchatka-Kuril subzone, mainly in southern waters, 15–25 large-capacity vessels and 1–8 medium-capacity vessels operated during the week. Average catches reached 176.3 tons per vessel-day for large vessels and 111.4 tons for medium vessels. Since the beginning of the season, the fleet has harvested 227,200 tons, representing 80.2% of TAC. At the same time in 2025, the catch stood slightly lower at 221,300 tons (78.6%).

In the West Kamchatka subzone, part of the fleet concentrated near the mouth of Shelikhov Bay. Fishing involved 19–26 large-capacity vessels and 9–17 medium-capacity vessels, achieving catch rates of 126.3 tons and 57.4 tons per vessel-day, respectively. The cumulative catch reached 64,500 tons (17.7% of TAC). This remains well below the 140,300 tons (38.8%) recorded during the same period last year.

Combined catches from the Kamchatka subzones totaled 291,700 tons, representing 45% of TAC. In contrast, by the same date in 2025, the fleet had already landed 361,600 tons (56.2%).

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Northern Sea of Okhotsk Subzone

Fishing in the Northern Sea of Okhotsk subzone took place northwest of the designated fishing polygon. The fleet included 10–15 large-capacity vessels and 1–3 medium-capacity vessels, with catch rates averaging 180.7 tons and 39 tons per vessel-day, respectively.

By March 9, the cumulative pollock catch in the area reached 106,100 tons (29.1%), compared with 131,700 tons (36.4%) at the same point in 2025.

East Sakhalin Subzone

The fleet remained inactive in the East Sakhalin subzone, leaving the cumulative catch at only 3,400 tons (2.1%). This is far below last year’s 19,100 tons (12.7%) recorded by the same date.

Herring Fishery in Northern Okhotsk

The Pacific herring fishery in the Northern Sea of Okhotsk subzone targeted mixed aggregations of pollock and herring northwest of the fishing polygon. Three large-capacity vessels focused directly on herring, achieving an average catch rate of 226.4 tons per vessel-day.

Additional vessels targeting pollock recorded incidental herring catches averaging 3.2 tons per vessel-day. As of March 9, total herring landings reached 134,700 tons (35% of TAC), slightly above the 133,300 tons caught last year, though the 2025 harvest represented a higher share of TAC at 43%.

Northern Basin

The Northern basin reported total catches of 60,900 tons of aquatic bioresources. The main species were cod, with 34,200 tons, and haddock, with 14,600 tons.

Overall, the basin’s harvest exceeded last year’s figures for the same period by 5,400 tons, indicating stronger fishing activity in the Barents and northern waters.

Western Basin

Enterprises operating in the Western basin harvested 17,200 tons in total. The majority of the catch consisted of sprat (kilka), totaling 13,800 tons, an increase of 1,400 tons compared with 2025.

The fishery for Baltic herring (salaka) produced 3,200 tons, showing a significant rise of 2,100 tons year-on-year.

Azov–Black Sea Basin

Fishing enterprises in the Azov–Black Sea basin reported a catch of approximately 7,700 tons, dominated by anchovy, which accounted for 7,100 tons of the total harvest.

Volga–Caspian Basin

In the Volga–Caspian basin, fishermen landed 8,800 tons of aquatic resources. The catch was largely composed of sprat, which contributed 7,900 tons.

Russian Fleet in International Waters

Beyond domestic fishing zones, the Russian fleet also operated in the exclusive economic zones of foreign states, conventional fishing areas, and the open waters of the World Ocean. These operations produced an additional 45,500 tons of aquatic bioresources.


🇯🇵 日本語(Japanese)

ロシア漁船団、2026年初頭の漁獲量が100万トンに迫る

極東の好調な漁獲が全国の総量を牽引する一方、オホーツク海の一部スケトウダラ漁場は昨年を下回るペース

ロシアの漁業者は、年初からわずか数週間で100万トンという大きな節目に急速に近づいている。連邦漁業庁によると、1月1日以降にロシアが漁獲した水生生物資源の総量は98万5,000トン以上に達した。

極東漁業海盆が依然として主要な供給源であり、84万4,300トンを占め、国内生産の大部分を担っている。しかし、全体の漁獲量は堅調である一方、特にオホーツク海のスケトウダラ漁場では、昨年の実績を下回る地域も見られる。

極東海盆

極東の漁船団は、今年これまでに約84万4,300トンの水生生物資源を漁獲した。主な魚種は、スケトウダラ 61万9,700トンタラ 2万9,300トン2025年と比べ500トン増)、そして太平洋ニシン 14万4,700トンで、これは前年同期比で4,300トン増となっている。

オホーツク海のスケトウダラ漁

3月10日時点で、オホーツク海のスケトウダラ漁は40万1,300トンに達し、**総許容漁獲量(TAC)の34.1%となった。2025年の同時期には51万2,400トン(44.4%)**が漁獲されていた。

先週は68~77隻の漁船が操業し、その内訳は大型漁船49~56隻中型漁船18~24隻であった。

カムチャツカ亜区域

カムチャツカ大陸棚では、特にカムチャツカ・クリルおよび西カムチャツカの各亜区域で操業が活発に行われている。

カムチャツカ・クリル亜区域では、主に南部海域で大型船15~25隻中型船1~8隻が操業した。平均漁獲量は大型船1隻・1日あたり176.3トン中型船111.4トンとなった。シーズン開始以来の累計漁獲量は22万7,200トンで、**TACの80.2%に達している。2025年の同時期は22万1,300トン(78.6%)**であった。

西カムチャツカ亜区域では、漁船団の一部がシェリホフ湾河口付近に集中した。操業したのは大型船19~26隻中型船9~17隻で、平均漁獲量はそれぞれ126.3トンと**57.4トン(1隻・1日あたり)であった。累計漁獲量は6万4,500トン(TACの17.7%)に達したが、昨年同時期の14万300トン(38.8%)**を大きく下回っている。

カムチャツカ亜区域全体の合計漁獲量は29万1,700トンで、**TACの45%に相当する。これに対し、2025年の同時期には36万1,600トン(56.2%)**が漁獲されていた。

オホーツク海北部亜区域

オホーツク海北部亜区域では、指定ポリゴンの北西海域で操業が行われた。漁船団は大型船10~15隻中型船1~3隻で構成され、平均漁獲量はそれぞれ180.7トンと**39トン(1隻・1日あたり)**であった。

3月9日時点での累計漁獲量は**10万6,100トン(29.1%)で、2025年の同時期の13万1,700トン(36.4%)**を下回っている。

東サハリン亜区域

東サハリン亜区域では漁船団は操業しておらず、累計漁獲量は**3,400トン(2.1%)にとどまっている。前年同時期は1万9,100トン(12.7%)**であった。

オホーツク海北部のニシン漁

オホーツク海北部亜区域における太平洋ニシン漁は、指定ポリゴン北西海域でスケトウダラとニシンの混合群を対象に行われた。大型船3隻がニシン漁に従事し、平均漁獲量は1隻・1日あたり226.4トンであった。

スケトウダラ漁を行っていた他の船も副次的にニシンを漁獲し、その平均は1隻・1日あたり3.2トンであった。3月9日時点でのニシンの総漁獲量は13万4,700トン(TACの35%)となり、前年の13万3,300トンをわずかに上回ったが、**2025年はTACの43%**と、割合ではより高かった。

北部海盆

北部海盆では、水生生物資源の総漁獲量が6万900トンとなった。主な魚種はタラ 3万4,200トンハドック 1万4,600トンである。

この海盆の漁獲量は、同期間の前年実績を5,400トン上回り、バレンツ海および北方海域での漁業活動の強さを示している。

西部海盆

西部海盆の企業は合計1万7,200トンを漁獲した。主な魚種はスプラット(キルカ)1万3,800トンとなり、2025年と比べて1,400トン増となった。

バルトニシン(サラカ)の漁獲量は3,200トンで、前年同期比で2,100トン増と大きく伸びた。

アゾフ・黒海海盆

アゾフ・黒海海盆では、企業による漁獲量が約7,700トンとなった。その大部分はアンチョビで、7,100トンを占めている。

ヴォルガ・カスピ海海盆

ヴォルガ・カスピ海海盆では、漁獲量は8,800トンとなった。主にスプラットで、その量は7,900トンである。

国際水域で操業するロシア漁船団

国内漁場の外でも、ロシア漁船団は外国の排他的経済水域(EEZ)国際的に合意された漁場、および世界の公海で操業している。これらの操業により、さらに4万5,500トンの水生生物資源が漁獲された。


🇨🇳 简体中文(Simplified Chinese)

俄罗斯渔业捕捞量逼近100万吨大关

远东海域强劲产量推动全国总捕捞量增长,但鄂霍次克海部分狭鳕渔场落后于去年水平

俄罗斯渔民在今年开年以来仅数周时间内便迅速接近100万吨这一重要里程碑。根据俄罗斯联邦渔业署的数据,自1月1日以来,全国水生生物资源捕捞总量已达到超过98.5万吨

其中,远东渔业盆地仍然是主要贡献者,捕捞量达84.43万吨,占全国总产量的绝大部分。不过,尽管整体捕捞表现强劲,鄂霍次克海部分狭鳕渔场的产量仍落后于去年的同期水平。

远东盆地

远东渔船队今年迄今已捕捞约84.43万吨水生生物资源。主要品种包括狭鳕61.97万吨鳕鱼2.93万吨(比2025年增加500吨),以及太平洋鲱鱼14.47万吨,同比增加4,300吨

鄂霍次克海狭鳕渔业

截至3月10日鄂霍次克海狭鳕捕捞量为40.13万吨,相当于总允许捕捞量(TAC)的34.1%。而在2025年同期,捕捞量为51.24万吨(44.4%)

上周共有68至77艘渔船参与该渔业,其中包括49至56艘大型渔船18至24艘中型渔船

堪察加分区

堪察加大陆架海域,尤其是堪察加—千岛分区西堪察加分区的捕捞活动依然十分活跃。

堪察加—千岛分区(主要位于南部海域),共有15至25艘大型船只1至8艘中型船只参与捕捞。平均捕捞量为大型船每日176.3吨中型船每日111.4吨。自捕捞季开始以来,累计捕捞量达到22.72万吨,占TAC的80.2%。相比之下,2025年同期为22.13万吨(78.6%)

西堪察加分区,部分船队集中在舍利霍夫湾河口附近。共有19至26艘大型船只9至17艘中型船只作业,平均捕捞率分别为每日126.3吨每日57.4吨。该区域累计捕捞量为6.45万吨(TAC的17.7%),明显低于去年同期的14.03万吨(38.8%)

堪察加各分区合计捕捞量为29.17万吨,相当于TAC的45%。而在2025年同期,这一数字为36.16万吨(56.2%)

鄂霍次克海北部分区

鄂霍次克海北部分区,渔船队主要在指定捕捞区西北水域作业。共有10至15艘大型船只1至3艘中型船只参与捕捞,平均捕捞率分别为每日180.7吨每日39吨

截至3月9日,该区域累计捕捞量达到10.61万吨(29.1%),低于2025年同期的13.17万吨(36.4%)

东萨哈林分区

东萨哈林分区,渔船队仍未开展作业,累计捕捞量仅为3,400吨(2.1%)。而去年同期的捕捞量为1.91万吨(12.7%)

鄂霍次克海北部鲱鱼渔业

鄂霍次克海北部分区太平洋鲱鱼渔业主要针对狭鳕和鲱鱼混合鱼群。共有3艘大型渔船专门从事鲱鱼捕捞,平均捕捞率为每船每日226.4吨

同时,一些从事狭鳕捕捞的船只也获得少量鲱鱼副渔获,平均为每船每日3.2吨。截至3月9日,鲱鱼累计捕捞量达到13.47万吨(TAC的35%),略高于去年的13.33万吨,但2025年对应的TAC比例为43%,占比更高。

北方盆地

北方盆地共捕捞6.09万吨水生生物资源。主要品种包括鳕鱼3.42万吨黑线鳕1.46万吨

总体而言,该盆地的捕捞量比去年同期增加5,400吨,显示出巴伦支海及北方海域渔业活动的增强。

西部盆地

西部盆地,渔业企业共捕捞1.72万吨。其中西鲱(sprat,kilka)产量为1.38万吨,比2025年增加1,400吨

波罗的海鲱鱼(salaka)捕捞量为3,200吨,同比增加2,100吨

亚速海—黑海盆地

亚速海—黑海盆地,企业共捕捞约7,700吨,其中凤尾鱼7,100吨

伏尔加—里海盆地

伏尔加—里海盆地,渔民共捕捞8,800吨水生资源,其中主要为西鲱(sprat),产量为7,900吨

俄罗斯船队在国际水域的作业

除国内海域外,俄罗斯船队还在外国专属经济区(EEZ)国际协定渔区以及世界公海开展捕捞活动。这些作业额外带来了4.55万吨的水生生物资源产量。

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