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Russia’s Total Catch Surpasses 1.35 Million Tons as Far Eastern Fisheries Lead Strong Start to 2026

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Friday, April 03, 2026, 10:00 (GMT + 9)

Robust pollock and herring harvests in the Sea of Okhotsk drive nationwide growth, with several basins outperforming last year’s figures. The total catch of aquatic bioresources by Russian fishing operators has exceeded 1.35 million tons as of March 30, 2026, according to the industry monitoring system of Rosrybolovstvo (Federal Agency for Fisheries). The figure reflects a sharp increase from 856.7 thousand tons recorded on March 29, signaling an acceleration in fishing activity as the season progresses. This performance comes amid sustained global demand for key species such as pollock and herring, reinforcing Russia’s position as a major player in the international seafood market. Far Eastern Fishery Basin: 1,157.7 thousand tons The Far Eastern basin continues to dominate national production, contributing the bulk of total volume and showing notable yea... FULL STORY

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