Quang Tri fishermen hit anchovies, fishing port bustling from early morning

In the first days of the season, dozens of tons of fresh anchovies were continuously brought ashore by Quang Tri fishermen, making Nam Cua Viet fishing port as bustling as a festival.

Anchovies imported into Nam Cua Viet fishing port - Photo: VO HA

Since the beginning of August, Quang Tri fishermen have been excited when their boats dock with holds full of anchovies, the main seafood of this fishing season.

On the morning of August 3, at Nam Cua Viet fishing port (Nam Cua Viet commune), the buying and selling atmosphere was bustling from early morning. Traders, stevedores and local people were busy purchasing and transporting fresh fish to markets and processing plants.

Anchovies are graded and sold for 9,000 - 15,000 VND/kg depending on quality. With an output of 3 - 4 tons per trip, many boats earn 30 - 40 million VND.

Fisherman Nguyen Thanh (46 years old, living in Cua Viet commune) shared: "This year, there are much more anchovies coming in. Sometimes, I can catch 4 tons of fish in one night trip. But sometimes, due to bad weather, the boat can only catch less than 2 tons, so I have to sell them at sea to traders."

Not only fishermen, but also drying kilns and distribution facilities have a good harvest.

"This year's anchovies are fresh, beautiful, and easy to sell. We have to go to the port early to collect goods to bring to the market," an excited trader said.

Mr. Le Van Thong - Chairman of the People's Committee of Cua Viet Commune - added: "Over the past three days, local fishermen have caught about 25 - 30 tons of anchovies each day. The output has increased sharply compared to the same period in previous years."

Most of these fish come from trawlers and trawlers in the sea area 15 - 20 nautical miles from Con Co Island.

Many fishermen expect this year's fishing season to last longer, making up for the stormy months at the end of the year.

VO HA

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ngu-dan-quang-tri-trung-ca-com-cang-ca-nhon-nhip-tu-sang-som-2025080316521691.htm