Sancheong-gun Releases Native 'Ssogari Fry' into Gyeonghogang River

Steady Increase in Sogari Population Boosts Fishermen's Income with Over 43,000 Released

Young spotted sea bass are being released into the Gyeongho River in Sancheong.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 19th that it released about 43,000 young Ssogari fish, known as the king of freshwater fish, into the Gyeongho River and Deokcheon River.

The county has been focusing on increasing fishery resources by releasing various native fish species such as Ssogari, silver fish, and freshwater snails every year.

Additionally, the steady increase in the Ssogari population has led to increased income for fishermen.

In particular, many Ssogari fishing enthusiasts from across the country visit Sancheong to enjoy the thrill of fishing.

Besides the release project, the county recently signed an agreement with nearby Jinju City to protect native fish species and is undertaking river environment improvement projects such as fishway renovation.

A county official stated, “We will take the lead in restoring the inland water ecosystem through native fish release projects including Ssogari, silver fish, and freshwater snails, and by creating fish habitats using natural stones.”

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