Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish

Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish

　　Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish is a specialty of Liangzi Lake in Ezhou City, Hubei Province.

　　Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish is a unique fish species native to Liangzi Lake, characterized by its cylindrical body, approximately 15–20 cm in length, with a small head and a long, needle-like sharp projection extending from the lower jaw, hence the name "Silver Needle Fish." The fish has a delicious taste and a crystal-clear appearance, and is most abundant in autumn.

　　 Liangzi Lake is one of China’s top ten famous lakes and one of the largest freshwater lakes in Hubei Province in terms of water capacity, ranking second in surface area across the province. The lake water is clear and pristine, with no pollution. The lake is surrounded by mountains, with the water blending seamlessly into the sky, creating shimmering waves that together offer a breathtaking view. Liangzi Lake is like a transparent green gem embedded in the splendid land of Chu, or like a resting green ox lying on the Jianghan Plain, tethered to the banks of the Yangtze River by the Changgang River, which resembles an ox rope. Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish is caught and marketed progressively after the opening of the annual Liangzi Lake Fishing Festival in September. It is a well-known local specialty of Ezhou City. When tourists from all over the country visit Liangzi Lake, the top souvenirs they choose to take home are Liangzi Lake Silver Needle Fish, Red-tailed Fish, and Liangzi Lake Crabs.