Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake

Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake

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

　　The Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake primarily lives in Liangzi Lake and some reservoirs in the Liangzi Lake area. Liangzi Lake is one of China’s top ten famous lakes, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Hubei Province in terms of water capacity, and ranks second in surface area across the province. The lake has crystal-clear waters and pristine quality, free from any pollution. With its lake and mountains blending seamlessly and water meeting the sky, the shimmering waves create a breathtaking scene that refreshes the mind and soul. Liangzi Lake is like a translucent green gem embedded in the splendid land of Jingchu, or a resting green ox lying quietly on the Jianghan plains, tethered to the Yangtze Riverbank by the long port like a rope. The Hongwei Fish produced here is highly nutritious, delicious, and rich in special substances such as DHA and EPA that help lower blood pressure, clean blood vessels, and combat aging, as well as phospholipids. It serves as a health-promoting delicacy. Through traditional curing processes, the Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake features bright color, moderate size, rich flavor, easy portability, and convenient storage. The Liangzi Lake area currently has 90,000 mu of dedicated fish farming water area for Hongwei Fish, with an annual output of 1,100 tons. The Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake is sold across the country and is a new brand with great development potential for Ezhou City. The fish are caught and marketed progressively after the opening of the Liangzi Lake Fishing Festival every September. It is a well-known local specialty of Ezhou City, and among the souvenirs that tourists from all over the country choose to take home after visiting Liangzi Lake for sightseeing, the Hongwei Fish of Liangzi Lake, along with Silver Needle Fish and Liangzi Lake Crabs, are the top picks.