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Photo: Federal Agency for Fisheries
Russian Fishermen Exceed 2.3 Million Tons in Aquatic Bioresources Catch
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 07:00 (GMT + 9)
Far Eastern Basin Leads Nation's Haul; Significant Increases Noted in Azov-Black Sea and International Waters
MOSCOW – Russian fishing fleets have collectively caught over 2.3 million metric tons of aquatic bioresources since the start of the year, according to data from the Federal Agency for Fisheries' industry monitoring system. The total catch for all Russian users stands at 2,318.4 thousand tons.
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The Far Eastern basin remains the powerhouse of Russia's fishing industry, contributing the lion's share with 1,762 thousand tons. Key species in this region include:
- Pollock: 1,244 thousand tons
- Cod: 71.4 thousand tons, an increase of 4.7 thousand tons compared to 2024 levels
- Pacific Herring: 261.8 thousand tons
Regional Performance Highlights
In the Northern basin, fishermen landed 176.6 thousand tons, with Cod (105.6 thousand tons) and Haddock (29.9 thousand tons) being prominent. Haddock catches in this basin saw a notable rise of 4.8 thousand tons over 2024 figures.
The Western basin reported a total catch of 47.4 thousand tons, primarily consisting of:
- Sprat (Kilka): 28.8 thousand tons
- Baltic Herring (Salak): 15.1 thousand tons
The Azov-Black Sea basin demonstrated significant growth, with catches reaching 22.8 thousand tons, representing a 47.3% increase compared to 2024. This surge was driven by:
- Anchovy: 12.6 thousand tons, up by 3.3 thousand tons from 2024
- Sprat: 3.87 thousand tons, also an increase of 3.3 thousand tons over 2024
In the Volga-Caspian basin, catches totaled 47.7 thousand tons, marking a 2.9% rise from 2024 levels. Key species included Sprat (21.8 thousand tons), which saw a 1.5 thousand ton increase, and ordinary fish species (9.4 thousand tons).
International Waters Contribute to Growth
Beyond Russia's domestic waters, the Russian fleet also saw increased activity in the exclusive economic zones of foreign states, conventional areas, and the open part of the World Ocean. Here, 250.8 thousand tons of aquatic bioresources were caught, reflecting a 15.3% increase compared to 2024 levels.
The data underscores a strong start to the fishing season for Russia, particularly with notable gains in key species and regions.
Source: Federal Agency for Fisheries
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