Top Prussian Carp Fishing Countries

The Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio), also known as the gibel carp, is a hardy, adaptable freshwater fish native to Central and Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. It is closely related to the goldfish and crucian carp and is recognized for its silvery body and high reproductive capacity, which has led it to become an invasive species in many regions. The top countries involved in Prussian carp fishing and aquaculture include Russia, Ukraine, Poland, China, and Hungary. In these countries, Prussian carp are harvested both from wild populations and through aquaculture, often as a secondary catch in mixed fisheries or as a food source for local markets. While not as commercially valuable as common carp, Prussian carp play a significant role in subsistence and small-scale commercial fisheries, particularly in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, where they are consumed locally or used as bait for larger predatory fish.

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