- Certifier :
- UCSL United Certification Systems Limited
- Certified status :
- Certified
- Certified since :
- 30 May 2016
- Certificate expires :
- 09 May 2026
Overview
Fisheries are composed of one or more parts, each of which is entitled to receive an MSC certificate. These parts or “units” are defined by their target stock(s), fishing gear type(s) and if relevant vessel type(s), and the fishing fleets or groups of vessels.
When the term “Unit of Certification” is used for fishing units that are in assessment, it refers to the “Unit of Assessment” or “Unit of potential certification”. Expand a status below to view the parts that form this fishery. To check the detailed scope, download the latest certificate or open the Assessments page to get the latest report. Find out more by visiting our page on Fisheries
Catch by Species
| Species | Reported Catch Year | Metric Tonnes |
|---|---|---|
| European perch (Perca fluviatilis) | 2022 | 142.1 |
Information is provided by an independent Conformity Assessment Body as live weight (the weight of species at the time of catch, before processing) and where a fishing season covers multiple years, the end year is given as the reported catch year. Additional information is available in the latest report, see the assessments page.
Eligibility, client groups and vessel lists
A fishery may choose to define the members of the fishery certificate. These members can be vessels or other client group members (e.g. companies that own vessels and/or companies that are named as eligible to handle certified product covered within the fishery certificate scope). Please refer to the fishery certificate statement on additional product specific eligibility criteria (e.g. product eligibility limitations, eligibility date, exclusive points of landing and the point where Chain of Custody certificate is required). Please consult the fishery Public Certification Report for product eligibility rationale.
| Documents | Published on | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel List | 12 Dec 2023 | 1 files |
About this Fishery
The Bratsk Reservoir is located on the Angara River in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. It has a surface area of 5,470km2, with a dam more than 100m high. The reservoir’s perch fishery is currently in assessment, the process expected to be complete by June 2016.
Perch are carnivorous and can grow to a weight of more than 2.5kg, although it is much more common to find specimens at 500g or less. The species targeted here is the European perch (Perca fluviatilis).
While they are a popular sport fish, the perch in the Bratsk Reservoir fishery are mostly caught with trap nets, along with some gillnets. The fishery is managed through various government agencies. With a view to ensuring long-term sustainability for the fishery, data is collected from logbooks, field surveys are carried out, and stock models are carefully maintained.