Latvian Heritage
On skilled Latvian trade – lampreys fishing
The river Salaca (and Svetupe) have been nominated as the only places in the world where lampreys are fished in industrial scale by using a 150 years old method - „a weir” (a plank-way of pods placed across a river, all together 3 weirs). Accompanied by a local fisherman one can go and see the weir, the fishing process and taste grilled lampreys on the spot.
This is one of the few places in the world where lamprey eels are caught at the industrial level and with a fishing method that has been used for the past 150 years – a weir that stretches across the river and has creels along it. There are three weirs in all on the Salaca River. A local fisherman will teach you about the process and allow you to taste and purchase roast lampreys.
Services
100km - Distance from countries capital city
6-11 Season
Services - amenities
Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet)
Rooms for seminars
Services - recreational
Fishing
Picnick area
Services - distances
Nearest bus stop 0.5km
Salacgrīvas autoosta (Statoil)
Nearest restaurant
Nearest town
Services - other
Accepts tourist groups
Must register in advance
Optional meals
