Expert meeting of the fishing public in Teplá

On 4 September 2025, a professional meeting of the fishing public took place in Teplá. One of the main speakers was Dr. Ján Regenda, who gave a comprehensive presentation on the current state of the Czech fishing sector.

The state of freshwater fish production and consumption

The lecture provided a detailed overview of freshwater fish production and consumption in the Czech Republic. The data presented showed that the Czech fish market, especially for carp, is facing significant challenges:

• The wholesale price of carp has been falling in recent years.
• Interest in carp is declining on traditional export markets and on the domestic market.
• Domestic consumption is still mainly linked to Christmas sales of live fish, while sales of processed fish with higher added value are stagnating.

Demographic changes and loss of customers

Demographic trends over the last 35 years are also a significant factor. Cumulatively, the Czech market has lost around 4 million customers, who have been replaced by a generation without the traditional habit of consuming freshwater fish. This segment is not yet systematically addressed by marketing activities.

New initiative: Rybáři sobě s.r.o.

A new initiative, Rybáři sobě s.r.o., was also introduced at the meeting, with the aim of helping to revive the market for home-grown fish and encourage its consumption.