Zhou River Carp [Tianjin Jizhou Specialty]

What is Zhou River Carp? Authentic Tianjin Jizhou specialty: Zhou River carp

Content summary:Do you want to know what Zhou River carp is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Tianjin Jizhou - Zhouhe Carp. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Zhouhe Carp. The entire article takes about 5 minutes to read and mainly includes a basic introduction to Zhouhe Carp

Basic Introduction of Zhou River Carp

Zhou River Carp is produced in Yuqiao Reservoir, Jixian County, Tianjin. The aquatic resources of Yuqiao Reservoir are very abundant, with various phytoplankton and benthic organisms

Zhou River Carp Natural Water Area of Yuqiao Reservoir in Jixian County, Tianjin City (68 square kilometers)

"Letter from the People's Government of Jixian County on Defining the Origin Range of Geographical Indication Products for Zhou River Carp in Jixian County", Ji Zheng Han [2013] No. 26

Tianjin Aquatic Industry Development Service Center: "Technical Specifications for Zhou River Carp Production"

Quality and Technical Requirements for Zhou River Carp

I. Source

Cyprinus carpio

2. Growing Environment

Natural water bodies of reservoirs that meet national standards for fishery water quality, and whose sediment meets national standards for the environmental requirements of aquatic product production areas. Water transparency ≥ 120cm, pH value 7.0 to 8.5, dissolved oxygen ≥ 5mg/L

III. Breeding Management

1. Source of Fish Species:

(1) Natural reproduction of the original species of Zhouhe carp within the production area

(2) Select seedling farms with seed production licenses within the production area, track and purchase, and ensure the authenticity of the seed source strains

2. Breeding method: Artificial release and natural growth within the production area

3. Seed release: In mid June, release summer flower fish fry with a specification of 0.5g/tail

4. Bait feeding: Within the production area, free range feeding is not recommended, and natural bait from natural water bodies is mainly consumed<5. Growth protection: April 15th to July 15th each year is the fishing ban period for the entire reservoir, during which all fishing operations are prohibited; Establish a 10km2 permanent fishing ban area within 3000m east of the Yuqiao Reservoir dam, permanently prohibiting all fishing operations; It is strictly prohibited to engage in fishing activities that seriously damage fishery resources, such as electrocution, poisoning, explosion, 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<6. 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

Fishing is allowed outside the prohibited fishing area during non prohibited fishing periods. The fishing vessel is a two person single oar fishing vessel registered with the county fishery law enforcement department and holding a fishing license issued in the same year. The net is a sticky net with a mesh size greater than 7.0cm, and the minimum catch size is ≥ 1000g per fish

Fifth, Quality Features

1. Sensory Features: Small head, no obvious bulge on the back, slender body shape; The back is slightly green, the scales on the sides of the body are golden yellow, the abdomen is golden yellow, and the tips of the pectoral fins, pelvic fins, anal fins, and caudal fins are all light red; The meat is firm and chewy, with a delicious taste

2. Physical and chemical indicators: crude protein in muscle ≥ 15.0%, crude fat ≤ 2%

3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations