Fishing Techniques and Challenges in Chagan Lake

The video explores Chagan Lake in Jilin, where ancient fishing methods remain effective. Despite harsh winters, locals use a thousand-year-old Mongolian technique to catch fish on a large scale. The process involves laying nets under thick ice using horse and human power. The community has historically caught over 175 tons of fish each winter and aims to improve annually. The video concludes with a successful catch and plans to continue fishing for another month.

Where is Chagan Lake located?

• In the western province of Xinjiang

• In the northeastern province of Jilin

• In the southern province of Guangdong

• In the central province of Hubei

What makes agriculture and fishing difficult in Chagan Lake during winter?

• Strong winds

• Deep freeze and thick ice

• High temperatures

• Heavy rainfall

What traditional technique do the locals use to fish in Chagan Lake?

• Using fishing rods

• Net fishing from the shore

• Thousand-year-old ethnic Mongolian technique

• Modern fishing boats

How do the fishermen lay the net under the ice?

• By using drones

• By cutting holes and using horse power

• By using motorized vehicles

• By diving under the ice

How many men are involved in laying the net under the ice?

• 10 men

• 25 men

• 50 men

• 100 men

What is used to turn the wooden winch?

• Electric motors

• Human power

• Horse power

• Water current

What is the annual fish catch goal for the fishermen?

• Over 100 tons

• Over 150 tons

• Over 175 tons

• Over 200 tons

What types of fish are commonly caught in Chagan Lake?

• Tuna and mackerel

• Salmon and trout

• Carp and other freshwater species

• Sharks and rays