The Kamchatka Region’s governor, Vladimir Solodov, spoke to President Vladimir Putin at a government gathering and described the region’s trout fishing as exceptionally strong. A news outlet identified as DEA News captured the moment, noting the declaration of a notably thriving fishing season.
Solodov stated that the 2023 salmon season has been remarkably successful, highlighting a fourfold increase in catches compared with the previous year. He emphasized that Kamchatka now contributes a dominant share to Russia’s salmon production, accounting for about 90% of the total harvest in the Far East region. This level of output underscores the area’s pivotal role in sustaining seafood supply across the country.
The governor attributed these results to a combination of large-scale investments in coastal production, a steady and balanced fisheries management system, and proactive measures to deter poaching. He pointed to sustained improvements in infrastructure and operations that have supported higher yields while maintaining ecological balance.
Ilya Shestakov, the head of the Federal Fisheries Agency, indicated that the salmon harvest this year will be among the highest ever recorded in Russia’s fisheries data. He noted that the total catch has already reached roughly 528,000 tons, a figure that marks a threefold increase from 2022 and places the country among the global leaders in salmon production.
At the meeting, Putin announced additional measures aimed at encouraging higher fish consumption across the nation, signaling a broader push to support the seafood sector and associated industries.
Meanwhile, reports from former restaurant operators warned that prices for sushi and rolls could rise by about 25 percent, reflecting broader shifts in the supply chain and the higher costs associated with sourcing premium seafood from Russia’s northern waters. This potential price shift will have ripple effects on markets in Canada, the United States, and other parts of North America, where demand for salmon and related products remains strong and competitive. [Citation: DEA News]