As to Khadijat Shamkhalova, the Chairwoman of the Fisheries Committee in the Republic of Dagestan, the commercial fish production in the region has surged to 6.6 thousand tons in 2024, representing a 20% increase compared to the figure of 5.5 tons in 2023. Of particular note is the substantial growth in trout farming, with 600 tons harvested in 2024, a 250-tonne increase from 2023. This represents a promising development in the field of aquaculture, highlighting the significance of this sector.