Fulbari, 24th October: Fishermen at the Mahananda Barrage in Fulbari have been catching good quantities of fish in their nets, bringing them steady earnings and happiness ahead of Lakshmi Puja.
On Saturday morning, fishermen pulled in substantial catches. They begin fishing at around 4 am, and within just two to four hours, some manage to catch 10-15 kg of fish.
The catch includes Tilapia, American Rohu, Puti and other varieties. Fisherman Bhim Sarkar caught around 13-14 kg of fish in just two hours. He said such catches are seen every year around this time. Fishermen have also noticed an increase in the number of Tilapia.
Among the fish sold in the market, Tengra costs around ₹700 per kg, while Guchi is priced at ₹500 per kg. American Rohu and Tilapia are sold wholesale at around ₹150 per kg.
The fish are supplied to markets around Shiv Mandir and Medical More. Around 35-40 fishermen work near the barrage, and the current catch is helping them earn an income.
