Trout China

Xinjiang & Qinghai: These inland provinces dominate trout farming due to their high-altitude reservoirs fed by glacial meltwater. The cold, clean conditions are ideal for rainbow trout growth.

Longyangxia Reservoir in Qinghai and Sayram Lake in Xinjiang are flagship sites, supporting large-scale cage aquaculture.

Cage Aquaculture: Used in reservoirs and lakes, often with floating platforms and automated feeding systems.

Smart Aquaculture: Farms deploy underwater cleaning robots, IoT sensors, and real-time water quality monitoring to optimize health and reduce waste.

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Emerging in urban and coastal areas for controlled, eco-efficient trout production.

Rebranding as “Salmon”: Since 2018, rainbow trout has been officially marketed as “salmon” in China, especially for sashimi. This move addresses domestic demand and reduces reliance on Atlantic salmon imports.

• China’s trout farming is expanding rapidly, with a focus on:

  • Food security

  • Rural development

  • Eco-friendly practices

• Government support and private investment are driving innovation and scaling.

Trout Connections in China

Long Yang Fresh

Xinjiang Tianyun