It seems there may be some confusion in your question: "leister" is not a fish species, but rather a traditional fishing tool—specifically, a type of multi-pronged spear used for catching fish, especially in shallow waters. Leister fishing has historical significance in regions such as Scandinavia, Canada, and indigenous communities in North America, where it was commonly used to harvest species like salmon, trout, and eels. Countries with rich traditions of leister fishing include Norway, Sweden, Canada, and Finland, where the method was an important part of subsistence and small-scale commercial fisheries before the advent of modern gear. Today, leister fishing persists mainly as a cultural practice and in some traditional or recreational fisheries, rather than as a major industry, but it remains an important part of the fishing heritage in these countries.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | 26,628 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.