Overview
- State agriculture minister Georg-Ludwig von Breitenbuch launched the season on Sunday at Forellen- und Lachszucht Ermisch in Langburkersdorf, marking the start of autumn pond harvests.
- Operator Gunther Ermisch forecasts an overall average year with potentially higher yields of food fish and offers year-round carp sales thanks to spring water for holding.
- Pond farmers report localized summer water shortages and significant losses from cormorants, herons and otters, with juvenile fish hit hardest and overall yields under strain.
- The Lausitzer Fischwochen from late September to early November are set to bring visitors to pond harvest festivals and participating restaurants, supporting regional demand.
- Officials noted roughly 2,100 tons of fish were produced last year, including 1,665 tons of carp, keeping Saxony second nationwide after Bavaria and fostering hopes for solid results after two less-dry years.