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Russian Far East Prepares for Stable Pacific Salmon Season as Catch Begins

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Wednesday, June 03, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Kamchatka anchors a projected quarter-million tonne harvest aligned with standard seasonal forecasts

The main stage of the 2026 Pacific salmon run officially commenced on June 1 along the eastern coast of Kamchatka, marking the start of a highly regulated and stable fishing period for the region. While Kamchatka serves as the anchor for the harvest, operations in other territories are already underway. Under pre-approved regional strategies, commercial fishermen in Primorsky Krai kicked off their season on May 20, followed by crews in Khabarovsk Krai on May 30.

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Science-Backed Forecasts and Species Breakdown

Scientific projections for the 2026 season estimate the total Pacific salmon catch across the entire Russian Far East will reach 227,028 tonnes, a figure line with expected cyclical averages for an even-numbered year. Kamchatka Krai is traditionally the heavy hitter of the fishery and is projected to secure the lion's share of the volume at approximately 117,500 tonnes.

The remaining regional yield expectations include:

 

In terms of species distribution, pink salmon are expected to dominate, accounting for nearly half of the total harvest at roughly 47%. Chum salmon make up the next largest share at 31%, followed by sockeye salmon at 17%, and coho salmon at 5%. The remaining catch will consist of chinook and masu salmon, which together are projected to comprise no more than 0.5% of the season's total volume.

Dynamic Management and Anti-Poaching Operations

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the fish stocks during this standard cycle, the Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) is providing comprehensive scientific support at every stage of the harvest. VNIRO specialists have developed regional fishing strategies tailored specifically for 2026, incorporating long-term monitoring data, population-specific biological traits, and advanced forecasting models. During peak migration weeks, researchers will assess spawning ground occupancy on a daily basis, allowing authorities to promptly adjust fishing volumes and schedule restrictions as live data rolls in.

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Concurrently, authorities are tightening the dragnet on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Fisheries protection teams are being heavily reinforced during the run, with inspectors deployed from neighboring regions to bolster presence in high-risk zones, particularly within Kamchatka Krai and Khabarovsk Krai. Enforcement operations have been intensified along key spawning rivers, major fish migration corridors, and known transportation routes used for smuggling illegally harvested seafood.

Infrastructure Capacity and Logistics Support

Industry experts report that logistics networks and processing infrastructures across the Far East are fully prepared to handle the incoming volumes efficiently. Cold storage units, transport links, and processing plants are fully operational to handle the steady influx.

To mitigate seasonal labor shortages, seafood enterprises are leaning into a unique domestic resource. Specialized student fishing brigades, consisting of students and cadets recruited from maritime universities and technical colleges, are being deployed to processing hubs. These student teams will work directly on the front lines, assisting in the receiving, sorting, and processing of the 2026 catch.


🇯🇵 日本語翻訳 Japanese

ロシア極東地域、安定した太平洋サケ・マス漁期に向けて準備、漁獲が開始

カムチャツカ、標準的な季節予測に沿った約25万トンの漁獲目標の主軸を担う

2026年の太平洋サケ・マス遡上の主な段階が、カムチャツカの東海岸沿いで6月1日に正式に開始され、この地域にとって最も重要な経済期間の一つである最盛期を迎えました。カムチャツカは漁獲の主軸としての役割を果たしていますが、他の地域での操業もすでに始まっています。事前に承認された地域戦略に基づき、沿海地方(プリモルスキー地方)の商業漁業者は5月20日に漁期を開始し、これに続いてハバロフスク地方の乗組員が5月30日に漁期をスタートさせました。

科学的根拠に基づく予測と魚種別の内訳

2026年シーズンの科学的予測では、ロシア極東全域における太平洋サケ・マスの総漁獲量は227,028トンに達すると推定されており、この数値は偶数年の周期的な予測平均に沿ったものです。カムチャツカ地方(カムチャツキー地方)は伝統的にこの漁業の主力であり、およそ117,500トンという漁獲量の大部分を確保すると予測されています。

その他の地域の予想生産量は以下の通りです:

  • ハバロフスク地方55,000トン

  • サハリン州37,000トン

  • マガダン州12,600トン

  • 沿海地方3,600トン

  • チュクチ自治管区1,100トン

魚種別の割合では、カラフトマスが優勢になると予想され、総漁獲量のほぼ半分にあたる約47%を占めます。次いでシロザケが31%と大きな割合を占め、ベニザケが17%、ギンザケが5%と続きます。残りの漁獲量はマスノスケ(キングサーモン)とサクラマスで構成され、これらは合わせて今シーズンの総漁獲量の0.5%を超えないと予測されています。

動的な管理と密漁防止対策

この標準的なサイクルにおける魚類資源の長期的な持続可能性を確保するため、全ロシア海洋漁業職能研究所(全ロシア海洋漁業海洋学研究所、VNIRO)は、漁獲のあらゆる段階において包括的な科学的支援を提供しています。VNIROの専門家は、長期的なモニタリングデータ、個体群固有の生物学的特徴、および高度な予測モデルを組み込み、2026年に特化した地域的な漁業戦略を策定しました。回遊の最盛期には、研究者が産卵場の占有状況を毎日評価し、生データが届き次第、当局が迅速に漁獲量やスケジュールの制限を調整できるようにします。

同時に、当局は違法・無報告・無規制漁業への取り締まりを強化しています。遡上期間中は漁業保護チームが大幅に補強され、近隣地域から検査官が派遣されて、特にカムチャツカ地方およびハバロフスク地方内のリスクの高い区域での存在感を高めています。主要な産卵河川、魚の大量回遊ルート、および違法に収穫された水産物の密輸に使用される既知の輸送ルートに沿って、取締活動が強化されています。

インフラ能力と物流支援

業界のエキスパートの報告によると、極東全域の物流ネットワークと加工インフラは、運び込まれる漁獲量を効率的に処理するための完全な準備が整っています。冷蔵保管ユニット、輸送リンク、および加工工場は完全に稼働しており、安定した流入に対応できるようになっています。

季節的な労働力不足を緩和するため、水産企業は独自の国内リソースを活用しています。海洋大学や技術専門学校から募集された学生やカデット(士官候補生)で構成される、専門的な学生漁業ブリガード(作業団)が加工拠点に配置されています。これらの学生チームは最前線で直接働き、2026年の漁獲物の受け入れ、選別、および加工を支援します。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

俄罗斯远东地区积极准备稳定太平洋鲑鳟鱼季 捕捞工作已正式启动

堪察加半岛担纲主力 预计总捕捞量将达25万吨 符合标准季节性预测

2026年太平洋鲑鳟鱼洄游的主要阶段于6月1日堪察加东海岸正式开始,这标志着该地区最关键的经济时期之一迎来了高峰。虽然堪察加是此次捕捞活动的核心锚地,但其他地区的作业也已经展开。根据预先批准的地区战略,滨海边疆区的商业渔民已于5月20日开启了他们的渔季,紧接着,哈巴罗夫スク边疆区的捕捞船队也于5月30日展开了作业。

基于科学的预测及鱼种细分

2026年渔季的科学预测估计,整个俄罗斯远东地区的太平洋鲑鳟鱼总捕捞量将达到227,028吨,这一数字与双年份的周期性预期平均水平相符。堪察加边疆区传统上是该渔业的绝对主力,预计将锁定量份额的大头,约为117,500吨

其余地区的预计产量如下:

  • 哈巴罗夫斯克边疆区55,000吨

  • 萨哈林州37,000吨

  • 马加丹州12,600吨

  • 滨海边疆区3,600吨

  • 楚科奇自治区1,100吨

在鱼种分布方面,粉鲑(驼背鲑)预计将占据主导地位,约占总捕捞量的近一半,即47%。大马哈鱼(秋鲑)紧随其后,占31%,其次是红鲑占17%,银鲑占5%。其余的捕捞量将由大鳞大马哈鱼(王鲑)和马苏大马哈鱼(樱鳟)组成,预计这两者合计将不超过本渔季总产量的0.5%

动态管理与反盗捕行动

为了确保该标准周期内鱼类种群的长期可持续性,全俄海洋渔业与海洋学研究所VNIRO)正在捕捞的各个阶段提供全面的科学支持。VNIRO的专家专门制定了2026年的地区捕捞战略,其中纳入了长期监测数据、种群特有的生物学特征以及先进的预测模型。在洄游高峰周期间,研究人员将每天对产卵场的占用情况进行评估,以便管理部门在获取最新实时数据后,能够及时调整捕捞量和时间表限制。

与此同时,官方正在收紧针对非法、未报告和无管制捕捞活动的法网。在鱼群洄游期间,渔业保护团队得到了极大的加强,来自邻近地区的监察员被派往高风险区域,特别是堪察加边疆区哈巴罗夫斯克边疆区内部。在主要产卵河流、鱼群大规模洄游走廊以及用于走私非法捕捞水产品的已知运输路线上,执法行动均已升级。

基础设施能力与物流支持

行业专家报告称,整个远东地区的物流网络和加工基础设施已完全准备就绪,能够高效应对运抵的捕捞量。冷藏库、运输链和加工厂均已投入全面运行,以应对源源不断涌入的渔获。

为了缓解季节性劳动力短缺,水产企业正在借助一项独特的国内资源。由从海洋大学和技术学院招募的学生和学员组成的专业学生捕捞旅(作业队)正被部署到各个加工枢纽。这些学生团队将在前线直接开展工作,协助进行2026年渔获物的接收、分拣和加工。

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