Zander Named Switzerland's Fish of the Year 2025

Swiss Fishing Federation highlights conservation needs as popular predatory fish faces declining populations

Key Takeaways

Zander (Sander lucioperca) has been named Fish of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Fishing Federation
Zander populations in Switzerland are currently too small to meet local demand
Zander can be found in Lakes Murten, Gruyère, Schiffenen, Sihl, Constance, and Lugano

By The Numbers

tonnes of zander caught annually in Swiss waters

They Said

"But we have to use it sustainably, which is why we need conservation regulations"
— David Bittner

"The zander is as magnificent as a mythical creature, as merciless as a predatory knight and as popular in fishing as it is in the kitchen"
— Swiss Fishing Federation

Swiss Fishing Federation's 2025 Selection

Zander: Switzerland's Prized Predator

Conservation Challenges and Solutions

Distribution and Habitat in Switzerland

Sources & References

Zander named Swiss Fish of the Year

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Zander (Sander lucioperca) has been named Fish of the Year 2025 by the Swiss Fishing Federation
Zander populations in Switzerland are currently too small to meet local demand
Zander can be found in Lakes Murten, Gruyère, Schiffenen, Sihl, Constance, and Lugano

By The Numbers

tonnes of zander caught annually in Swiss waters

They Said

"But we have to use it sustainably, which is why we need conservation regulations"
— David Bittner

"The zander is as magnificent as a mythical creature, as merciless as a predatory knight and as popular in fishing as it is in the kitchen"
— Swiss Fishing Federation

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