Hanover - Sale of Maschsee carp launched
Before Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, carp is traditionally sold on the north bank of the Maschsee in Hanover. However, if you want to bring the fish dish to the table over the holidays, you have to order the carp in advance. "In Hanover, there is more of a tradition of New Year's Eve carp, around Hamburg more Christmas carp is bought," Marco Neumann told dpa. The Hamburg-born fish farmer has leased the fishing rights for Hanover's famous lake from the city since 2016. This year, Neumann's team is allowed to sell carp caught in the Maschsee and other fish specialties on the shore on 23 and 30 December.
The company Fischzucht Neumann, based in Moisburg (Harburg district), says it manages around 800 hectares of water at various locations in northern Germany and holds fishing rights for the Lower Elbe from Hamburg to Cuxhaven.
Carp is served at Christmas and around the turn of the year in many regions of Germany. The tradition is also widespread in Eastern Europe. However, according to the Federal Statistical Office, the production of carp in German aquacultures declined in 2022. At 11,200 tons, trout-like fish accounted for more than half of total fish production. According to Neumann, smoked trout is also in particularly high demand at the Maschsee before Christmas.
Neumann fish farm on Maschsee carp
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- Despite the decline in carp production in German aquacultures last year, Marco Neumann's fish farm still sees a high demand for smoked trout on saint's eve at Hanover's Maschsee, as smoked trout is a popular choice for many locals who need to fulfill their eating and drinking traditions.
- As Hanover is more renowned for New Year's Eve carp, Marco Neumann, the Hamburg-born fish farmer with leasing rights for Hanover's Maschsee, needs to ensure that his team can deliver enough carp and other fish specialties to cater to both local and tourist demands for eat & drink during the festive season.
- With fishing rights for various locations in northern Germany, including Lower Saxony, Fischzucht Neumann aims to meet the needs of fish enthusiasts across the region, providing fresh and high-quality carp on saint's eve, as well as during Christmas and the turn of the year.
Source: www.stern.de
