At present, only private owners and companies operate in the Czech freshwater fisheries. State ownership is restricted to low production potential. Rivers, dams and reservoirs are administered by angling unions. Fish processing industry Carp is the main freshwater fish species used in the Czech fish processing industry. Marine fish are also used in processing.
Fish products are frozen, chilled, smoked or marinated.
There is no global view of investment in fisheries in the Czech Republic. Aquaculture is frequently accompanied by other activities, mainly production of ducks, geese and chicken. Some more specialised units also produce machinery and equipment for freshwater fisheries. No state subsidies are available for fish production. Partial subsidies are payable only for the preservation and improvement of genetic potential, and for testing the performance and health of the fish.