Dongjiang Fish

Dongjiang Fish

Dongjiang Fish is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Dongjiang Fish comes from the picturesque Dongjiang Lake, known as the "Dongting Lake of Hunan," which boasts 8.2 billion cubic meters of water and covers an area of 260,000 mu. The unpolluted water gives the fish their excellent qualities of freshness, tenderness, and sweetness, making them a true green food product. The “Dongjiang Fish” product line includes top-grade delicacies such as Dongjiang Silverfish; the gold award-winning Dongjiang Dried Fish; Rose-cured Fish, Smoked Fish, ready-to-eat Fish, and more. All are meticulously processed using advanced smoke-free techniques, containing no artificial coloring or preservatives. They are known for their tender texture and sweet flavor, making them ideal for home dining, travel, banquets, and as premium gifts.

　　The Dongjiang River is one of the sources of the Xiang River. Its waters are crystal clear, resembling natural mineral water. The fish from these rivers and lakes feed on algae and plankton, enriching them with various amino acids. The small fry are especially delicious. Dongjiang Lake’s superior water quality contributes to the outstanding quality of Dongjiang Fish. Dongjiang Fish mainly refers to a variety of fish products made from Dongjiang Fish—especially small fry—processed in various flavors, predominantly through smoke-free methods. They are renowned for their spicy, savory, and delicious taste, and are a local specialty. The water temperature of Dongjiang Lake remains around 8–12 degrees Celsius year-round. Fish grown in cold water develop more slowly, resulting in higher levels of amino acids and protein. The excellent water conditions also enhance their flavor, making them tastier than fish from ordinary ponds. As a result, Dongjiang Fish has higher nutritional and culinary value compared to common farmed fish. Dongjiang Fish is one of the four major specialties of Chenzhou, Hunan.

　　The production area of Dongjiang Fish covers 11 towns, subdistricts, and development zones under the jurisdiction of Zixing City, Hunan Province, including Dongjiang Lake, the Dongjiang Lake reservoir area, and the surrounding areas of Xingning Town, Bailang Township, Qingjiang Township, Huangcao Town, Dongping Township, Chukou Town, Longxi Township, Qingyao Town, Chengshui Town, Dongjiang Subdistrict Office, and Zixing Economic Development Zone.