The salmon fishing season gets into gear in the Far East. Many in the far eastern regions, including Kamchatka, have already cast their first lines.
The salmon fishing season gets into gear in the Far East. Many in the far eastern regions, including Kamchatka, have already cast their first lines.
Salmon fishing is an unforgettable spectacle.
Tourists spending their summer in Kamchatka can watch how the enormous fish are brought to the surface of the river.
The biggest catch is usually at the end of August and the beginning of September.
The bulk of the catch comes from the eastern part of the peninsula.
In 2011, almost 470,000 tons of salmon was caught in the Far East. This year, though, it is predicted that the haul will be around 270,000 - 300,000 tons.
The Peoples of the North fishing cooperative catch and process fish from the river Opala in Ust-Bolsheretsky district in the Kamchatka Territory.
Salmon red caviar is exceptionally nutritious and good for you.
This delicacy is almost one-third protein. It is easy to digest and contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Numerous studies have shown that fatty acids improve the brain’s activity and are particularly good for the eyes.
Caviar also contains other beneficial nutrients, like phosphorous, iron, folic acid and potassium.
