Mui Ne Fishermen Benefit from a Bumper Anchovy Catch
In recent days, Mui Ne’s beachfront has been bustling since early morning as fishermen enter the peak anchovy season, hauling in abundant catches.
According to fishermen, anchovies have appeared in Mui Ne waters for about two weeks. In the early days, prices ranged from VND 32,000 to 35,000 per kilogram. By April 12, as supply increased, prices dropped to around VND 25,000–27,000 per kilogram, mainly for black anchovies.
Huynh Van An, a porter in Mui Ne, shared: “Each plastic basket weighs about 15 kg. I earn VND 3,000–5,000 per basket, making around VND 400,000–500,000 each morning.”
At the shore, anchovies are gathered in large quantities. Le Thi Kim Hang, a local resident, said she does household chores at home before coming here in her free time to help carry fish and earn extra income.
The anchovies caught are mainly black anchovies, with abundant yields after each fishing trip. Nguyen Thi Bay, a trader at Mui Ne beach, said: “In recent days, the amount of fish brought in by fishermen has been large and very fresh. I purchase hundreds of tons daily to supply processing facilities such as steaming plants and fish sauce production.”
Beyond Mui Ne, fishermen in other coastal areas such as La Gi are also enjoying a productive anchovy season.
In the first months of the year, favorable weather and fishing conditions have supported stable offshore fishing operations. Anchovy stocks have been found in high concentrations, benefiting small-scale purse seine and lift-net fishing. Fishing grounds are concentrated mainly in nearshore waters and in areas south of Phu Quy and Con Son Island. Total fishery output in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated at 53,257.3 tons, up 3.5% year on year, with marine catch reaching 53,109 tons, also up 3.5%.