Basic introduction of carp in Bosten Lake
Bosten Lake carp grow naturally for no less than 3 years in Bosten Lake. The pure wild living environment and clear and wide lake water of Bosten Lake create unparalleled quality characteristics for Bosten Lake carp. In November 2013, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China officially announced that "Bosten Lake Carp" was a national geographical indication protected product
Technical requirements
1. Seed source
Carp
2. Growing Environment
Lakes that meet the national standards for fishery water quality, with a water transparency of ≥ 200cm, a pH value of 7.5 to 8.5, and dissolved oxygen of ≥ 5mg/L. The water flow is gentle, the bottom of the lake is flat, the substrate is hard, and there are abundant bait organisms growing in the water. The coverage rate of aquatic plants is ≥ 20%
III. Proliferation Management
1 Source of fish species: The natural reproduction of the original carp species in Bosten Lake within the production area
2. Feeding: Within the production area, free range feeding is not allowed, and natural bait from natural water bodies is consumed
3. Growth protection: Bosten Lake is under a fishing ban from March 1st to June 20th every year, during which all fishing operations are prohibited; The waters within a radius of two kilometers from the Kaidu River in Lake Bosten and the water area within a radius of one kilometer from the west pumping station of Lake Bosten are permanently prohibited from fishing, and all fishing operations are permanently prohibited; It is strictly prohibited to engage in fishing activities that seriously damage fishery resources, such as electric fishing, poisonous fishing, explosive fishing, and dense mesh fencing; Bottom trawling, underwater sand mining, and land reclamation activities are strictly prohibited to protect the ecological environment of the fishing industry<4. Environmental and safety requirements: The breeding environment, prevention and control of epidemics and diseases must comply with relevant national regulations and must not pollute the environment
IV. Fishing
The fishing period is from late June to the end of February of the following year, and the minimum catch size is natural growth for more than 3 years, with a weight of ≥ 1.5 kilograms per tail
Special Mark
Producers within the production area of carp in Lake Bosten can apply to the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Bohu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to use the "Geographical Indication Product Special Mark". After being reviewed by the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, it will be announced. The testing institution for carp in Bosten Lake is selected by the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from qualified testing institutions 1. Sensory characteristics: The fish has a slender body, a flat belly (excluding female fish during breeding season), golden scales, bright body color, light red tail and anal fins, tender meat, and a delicious and mellow taste 2. Physical and chemical indicators: crude protein in muscle ≥ 17.6%, crude fat ≤ 0.5% 3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations