Key Facts
• Toyama Bay’s June total catch reached 1,653 tons, up from 754 tons last year.
• Mackerel catch soared to 1,186 tons, far exceeding the average of 165 tons.
• Market breakdown: Shinminato (449 tons), Himi (388 tons), Uozu (187 tons).
• Horse mackerel catch dropped to 64 tons, below the average of 266 tons.
• Pufferfish catch doubled to 47 tons, primarily consisting of tiger pufferfish.
• Sardine catch was steady at 51 tons, matching the historical average.
• Spanish mackerel (43 tons) and anchovy (21 tons) fell below their averages.
• Notable increases: round herring (27 tons, 3.6x average) and juvenile tuna (21 tons, 3.5x average).
• Surface water temperatures in July ranged from 21–24°C, 0.56°C above average.
• Deeper waters (200m) showed significantly higher temperatures than usual.
Summary
Toyama Bay’s June fishing results showed a significant increase in total catch, driven by a remarkable surge in mackerel, which reached 1,186 tons-far above the historical average. Pufferfish also performed well, doubling its usual catch. However, horse mackerel and Spanish mackerel catches were notably below average. Other species like round herring and juvenile tuna saw substantial growth, while sardine catches remained stable. Water temperatures in July were slightly above average at the surface and significantly higher at deeper levels, potentially influencing these trends.
