Farmers caught a pair of giant catfish on Lam River

(Baonghean.vn) - While casting his net on Lam River, a fisherman in Con Cuong (Nghe An) caught a pair of giant Lech fish.

A pair of "giant" fish caught by fishermen in Con Cuong. Photo: Ba Hau

Two eel fish, each weighing more than 10kg, over 1m long. The fisherman who caught the pair said they were "stuck" in the net on the upper Lam River in Tuong Duong district. This man also said that he has been fishing for many years but this is the first time he has caught such a big eel fish. "It would be even better to catch a pair" - the fisherman said excitedly.

The head of the fish weighs more than 10kg. Photo: Minh Hanh

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Tam - the owner of the restaurant that bought the above pair of fish (block 5, Con Cuong town), the fish is a specialty in the Western region of Nghe An, and nowadays catching a big fish is even rarer. Mr. Tam also refused to reveal the amount of money he spent to own this pair of giant fish.

Currently, the price of anchovy fish ranges from 800,000 to 1 million VND/kg. Photo: Ba Hau

The eel fish is considered the most valuable fish in Western Nghe An. The fish has a long, slender, round body, a head with long whiskers, and few bones. This fish often lives in caves and nooks where the water flows strongly. Each kilogram of eel fish costs from 800,000 to 1 million VND depending on the weight. The bigger the fish, the higher the value.

To catch eel, people have to use a hook or use barbs to skewer the fish. Eel can be grilled, steamed with lemongrass, steamed with melon, braised in a clay pot... or cooked in vinegar soup.

Ba Hau - Minh Hanh