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The season is expected to start in late May or early June.

Kamchatka Gears Up for Strategic 2026 Salmon Season Amid Pacific Supply Shifts

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Thursday, May 14, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Fisheries across the Russian Far East are mobilizing fleets and expanding retail networks to stabilize food security as scientists forecast a natural dip in migratory stocks.

The fishing industry in Kamchatka Krai has officially entered its mobilization phase for the 2026 salmon run, with crews readying vessels and processing infrastructure ahead of the season's traditional kickoff in late May or early June. This year’s preparations come as regional authorities and scientific bodies, including VNIRO and KamchatNIRO, signal a period of natural decline in salmon populations affecting the entire Pacific coast.

Forecasted Yields and Regional Distribution

Data from maritime researchers suggest that the upcoming season will follow a cyclical downturn in aquatic bioresource stocks. The projected total catch for the region is set at approximately 117,500 tonnes. This yield is expected to be distributed almost equally across the peninsula's shores:

  • East Coast: 59,500 tonnes

  • West Coast: 58,000 tonnes

Yulia Morozova, Chairperson of the Kamchatka Krai Government, emphasized that while the numbers are lower than previous record-breaking years, the industry remains resilient.

"We're already seeing a more conservative forecast for this year's salmon run—around 117,000 tons. And it's important to understand that this isn't a localized situation: these trends are currently being observed across the Pacific Coast and are linked to the natural cycles predicted by scientists. Meanwhile, preparations for the salmon run in Kamchatka are proceeding as planned—fishermen are preparing their fleet and infrastructure."

Safeguarding Local Markets

To mitigate the impact of the conservative forecast on local consumers, the government is diversifying the "Kamchatka Fish" project. The initiative aims to keep prices stable and maintain high availability of seafood for residents by expanding the variety of species offered.

Under this expansion, major industry players like Okeanrybflot are working to bolster supply chains for non-salmon products, such as squid and whitefish. Furthermore, the distribution network is growing; the Pionerskaya Poultry Farm retail chain is the latest to join the project, providing more points of sale for discounted aquatic products.

Morozova noted that the focus is shifting toward a broader market strategy: "The Kamchatka Fish project continues: we'll be expanding our product range, including whitefish, working with Okeanrybflot to further develop squid supplies, and increasing the number of retail outlets to ensure the product remains accessible to residents."

Despite the smaller run, the region’s massive investment in its fleet ensures that the 2026 season remains a cornerstone of the local economy, supported by a diverse portfolio of Pacific resources.


🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

カムチャツカは太平洋の供給変動の中で戦略的な2026年サーモンシーズンに向けて準備を整える

ロシア極東全域の漁業関係者は、科学者が回遊資源の自然な減少を予測する中、食料安全保障を安定させるために船団を動員し、小売ネットワークを拡大している。

カムチャツカ地方の漁業は、2026年のサーモンの遡上(サーモン・ラン)に向けた動員段階に正式に入り、5月下旬または6月初旬の伝統的なシーズン開幕を前に、乗組員は船舶や加工インフラの準備を進めている。今年の準備は、VNIROカムチャトNIROを含む科学機関が、太平洋沿岸全体に影響を及ぼす水産生物資源の自然な減少周期を指摘する中で行われた。

予測収穫量と地域的分布

海事研究者からのデータは、今シーズンが水産生物資源の自然な循環的な減少傾向に従うことを示唆している。この地域で予測される総漁獲量は、約117,500トンに設定されている。この収穫量は、半島の両岸にほぼ均等に分配される見込みである:

  • 東海岸: 59,500トン

  • 西海岸: 58,000トン

カムチャツカ地方政府のユリア・モロゾワ議長は、数字は過去の記録的な年よりも低いものの、業界は依然として強靭であると強調した。

「今年のサーモンの遡上については、すでに約11万7,000トンというより保守的な予測が出ています。そして、これが局地的な状況ではないことを理解することが重要です。これらの傾向は現在、太平洋沿岸全域で観察されており、科学者が予測した自然のサイクルに関連しています。一方で、カムチャツカでのサーモンの遡上に向けた準備は計画通りに進んでおり、漁師たちは船団とインフラを準備しています。」

地域市場の保護

保守的な予測が地元の消費者に与える影響を緩和するため、当局と企業は「カムチャツカの魚」プロジェクトを多様化させている。この取り組みは、提供する魚種を拡大することで、価格を安定させ、住民への海産物の高い供給能力を維持することを目的としている。

この拡大の一環として、オケアヌルイブフロートのような業界の主要プレーヤーは、イカや白身魚などのサーモン以外の製品のサプライチェーン強化に取り組んでいる。さらに、流通ネットワークも拡大しており、ピオネリスカヤ養鶏場の小売チェーンが新たにプロジェクトに加わり、割引された水産物の販売拠点を増やしている。

モロゾワ氏は、焦点がより広範な市場戦略に移行していると指摘した。「『カムチャツカの魚』プロジェクトは継続されます。白身魚を含む製品ラインナップを拡大し、オケアヌルイブフロートと協力してイカの供給をさらに発展させ、住民が確実に製品を入手できるよう小売店舗数を増やしていきます。」

遡上の規模は縮小するものの、この地域による船団への巨額の投資により、2026年シーズンは多様な太平洋資源に支えられた地元経済の要としての地位を維持している。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

堪察加半岛在太平洋供应波动中为战略性的2026年鲑鱼季做准备

随着科学家预测洄游种群将出现自然下降,俄罗斯远东地区的渔业正动员船队并扩大零售网络,以稳定粮食安全。

堪察加边疆区的渔业已正式进入2026年鲑鱼洄游的动员阶段。在5月下旬6月初的传统捕捞季开始之前,船员们正在准备船只和加工基础设施。今年的筹备工作是在包括全俄渔业与海洋学研究所(VNIRO)堪察加渔业与海洋学研究所(KamchatNIRO)在内的科学机构发出信号之际进行的,这些机构指出整个太平洋沿岸的水生生物资源正处于自然下降周期。

预测产量与区域分布

来自海洋研究人员的数据表明,即将到来的捕捞季将遵循水生生物资源的自然周期性下降趋势。该地区的预计总捕捞量设定为约117,500吨。预计这一产量将几乎平均分布在半岛的两岸:

  • 东海岸: 59,500吨

  • 西海岸: 58,000吨

堪察加边疆区政府主席尤利娅·莫罗佐娃强调,尽管数据低于往年的纪录水平,但该行业仍保持韧性。

“我们已经看到今年鲑鱼洄游的一个更为保守的预测——大约11.7万吨。重要的是要理解,这并非局部情况:这些趋势目前在整个太平洋沿岸都能观察到,并且与科学家预测的自然周期有关。与此同时,堪察加鲑鱼洄游的筹备工作正按计划进行——渔民们正在准备他们的船队和基础设施。”

保障当地市场

为了减轻保守预测对当地消费者的影响,政府和企业正在使“堪察加鱼类”项目多样化。该倡议旨在通过扩大供应品种,稳定价格并保持当地居民对海产品的高获取率。

在此次扩张下,包括海洋渔船队公司(Okeanrybflot)在内的行业巨头正致力于加强非鲑鱼类产品(如鱿鱼和白鱼)的供应链。此外,分销网络也在扩大;先锋家禽养殖场(Pionerskaya Poultry Farm)零售连锁店最新加入了该项目,为打折水产品提供了更多销售点。

莫罗佐娃指出,重点正在转向更广泛的市场战略:“‘堪察加鱼类’项目仍在继续:我们将扩大产品范围,包括白鱼,与海洋渔船队公司合作进一步发展鱿鱼供应,并增加零售网点数量,以确保居民能够获得这些产品。”

尽管洄游规模较小,但该地区对船队的巨额投资确保了2026年捕捞季在多样化太平洋资源的支持下,依然是当地经济的基石。

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