All intensification measures have to conform to economic and ecological factors and need to adapt to ponds which are several centuries old and which also provide the community with primary water retention reservoirs and recreational areas. It is marketed at 2 kg or more of its live weight, after 3-4 growing seasons. Virtually all production of early carp fry is being transferred from fry ponds to specialised hatcheries and indoor rearing facilities. Trout culture is not as developed as in other countries. 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.