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Sterlet ( in hungarian: kecsege) was caught in Sirály harbour.
The fish which has been counted as indigenous in Balaton sometime, has not been seen for a long time.
The sterlet is generally a freshwater fish that seldom occur in large lakes. The reason of this that the fish likes the clear, oxygen rich waters. Its size usually below 100 cm and 6 to 6,5 kg.
Smaller specimens were often encountered in sandy shallows earlier. Because of its delicate flavour and its bone-free meat it is very popular.
The latter catch means, the water quality of Balaton much better than it was in the last couple of years.
It is really a good news for everybody, who loves the lake and the fried sterlet!!
Updated Nov 23, 2008
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Kisbalaton means "Little Balaton" and that's what it is: a smaller version of Lake Balaton, some 25 km south of Keszthely. It used to be part of Balaton, but the land in between dried up during the ages and now it's a separate lake and also a protected nature area. A limited part is possible to visit. From the parking lot a bridge leads you to a small island with a small observation tower. There's all kind of birds to be spotted here (and the mosquitos will for sure spot you!)
Written Jul 23, 2004
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