Dongjiang Lake is one of the sources of the Xiangjiang River, and its water is natural mineral water. Fish in the lake, which feed on phycophyta and phytoplankton, are rich in various amino acids and proteins.
Dongjiang fish, a famous local product, mainly refers to fish products of various flavors processed from fish from Dongjiang Lake, especially small fry, through smokeless fumigation. It is known for spicy and fresh flavor.
Good water contributes to the excellent quality of Dongjiang fish. The water temperature in Dongjiang Lake is around 8 to 12 degrees Celsius all year round. Fish grow slowly in cold water and have a more delicious taste. Therefore, Dongjiang fish are more expensive and have higher nutritional and edible value than those in general fish ponds.
Dongjiang fish is one of the four major specialties in Chenzhou City.
Chinese source: official website of Chenzhou Municipal People's Government
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