Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Vizag Fishing Harbour Sees Massive Sunday Crowd After Fishing Ban Ends
After a fishing ban ended, many people went to the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour to buy fresh fish and shrimp.
About 200 boats brought in a lot of seafood.
The price of shrimp went down compared to when fishing was not allowed.
People who visited were happy to buy fresh seafood after eating other foods for a while.
Fishermen expect prices to keep going down.
More fish from deep-sea boats will arrive soon.
The fishing harbour is getting ready for more people to come and buy fish in the future.
Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour saw a surge in visitors on the first Sunday after the fishing ban ended.
Around 25 tonnes of shrimp and fish were brought in by 200 mechanized boats.
Shrimp prices dropped significantly compared to during the ban period.
Fishermen anticipate prices to decrease further towards winter.
Deep-sea vessels are expected to return with more catch after June 25.
- Who
- Thousands of people, fishermen, and Fisheries officials.
- What
- A large amount of fish and shrimp was brought to Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour after a fishing ban ended.
- When
- The first Sunday after the fishing ban ended on June 14.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour.
- Why
- People wanted to buy fresh seafood after a fishing ban.
- Catch brought in
- Around 25 tonnes
- Number of boats
- Around 200
- Shrimp price before ban
- ₹1,400 (per 9 kg basket)
- Shrimp price after ban
- ₹800 (per 9 kg basket)
- Expected return of deep-sea vessels
- After June 25
- Percentage of catch exported
- Around 30%