Fishing sports on the Müritz: Economic engine for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!

Fishing sports on the Müritz: Economic engine for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!

Röbel an der Müritz, Deutschland - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is increasingly becoming an attractive goal for anglers from all over Germany and beyond. The region inspires with around 2,000 lakes and a coastline of over 1,900 kilometers, which creates ideal conditions for sustainable fishing. This confirms Strelitzius , which points out that fishing tourism in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania makes an important economy.

The economic importance of fishing is shown in the Angel Expo in Röbel an der Müritz, which is seen as a figurehead for this industry. According to current figures, the sea fishing generates a total production value of around 210 million euros annually. The industries concerned are diverse and include tourism, gastronomy as well as boat lenders and specialist retailers.

economic influence and challenges

The role of fishing as an economic factor is made by Fischeriminister Dr. Till Backhaus emphasized. It supports local initiatives through grants, such as the recent decision over around 15,000 euros from the EMFAF to K-Sports & Events. This funding aims to strengthen the events related to fishing tourism, especially the Müritz Sail and the fishing and water sports expo. This project is supported by the Local Insent fishing group Mecklenburg Lake District and is intended to further develop the region.

annually around 8.7 million anglers come to the coastal waters in Europe and spend around 5.9 billion euros, Katapult MV . In Germany alone, the maritime leisure fisheries account for 176 million euros and 1,957 jobs. The fishing vacations are a particularly important aspect; An increase in this category shows the success of fishing in the region.

fishing quotas and their effects

Not everything runs as usual. The cod stock in the Baltic Sea is considered collapsed in terms of both anglers and professional fishermen. EU regulations led to strict fan limits that negatively influence fishing tourism. For example, anglers have only been able to take one cod a day since this year, and from January to March there is a catch ban on this type. These regulations have already led to a decline in inquiries for Baltic Sea fishing by more than 75 percent, which has existential effects for many fishing guides.

anglers who issue an average of 900 euros per person per year for cod question the economic effects of the fishing rates. However, some fishing guides hope for positive developments because the catch rate for other salmonids could be increased. In addition, it is reported that anglers spend an average of 2,750 euros a year on salmon fishing, which is why the new regulations can also lead to loss of income here, in particular by the deployment mortality of prisoners that are estimated at 25 percent.

The challenges in fishing are now known, but there are efforts to draw fishing tourists aware of other fish species. Minister Backhaus announced that sustainable fishing and water management as well as close cooperation between politics, associations and the population are sought to ensure the future development of fishing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.