Top Freshwater Breams Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Freshwater breams, not otherwise specified (often grouped as "other freshwater breams" in FAO statistics), refer to a variety of medium-sized, laterally compressed fish in the family Cyprinidae and related families, distinct from the marine breams. These species, such as the common bream (Abramis brama) and silver bream (Blicca bjoerkna), are prized for their adaptability to lakes and slow-moving rivers. Major fishing countries for these breams include Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and other Eastern European nations, where both commercial and recreational fisheries are well established. China also plays a significant role, with large-scale aquaculture contributing to global bream production. The fishing industry for these species is characterized by a mix of wild capture and aquaculture, supplying local markets with affordable protein and supporting traditional fishing communities.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.