Fishes of Danube Delta

In the Danube Delta, in the 25 km2 of lake an channels there live over 110 species of fish, 75 species of fresh waters, 36 of them being specific to the Delta.

The highest fishing potential is here, where 50% of the national fish production is obtained. Among the fish species in the Danube Delta, sturgeons have a special place. The great sturgeon, the common sturgeon, the sevruga, and the red sterlet, which yield fine black roe.