On January 11, 2025, the winter fishing season began at Bosten Lake in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, attracting visitors from various places to watch. On that day, the first catch yielded about five tons of various fresh fish. And this winter fishing activities will continue until the end of February.

Photo taken on January 11, 2025 shows fishermen walk to the winter fishing spot with big net at Dahekou scenic spot of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Nian Lei)

Photo taken on January 11, 2025 shows fishermen work together to catch fish at Dahekou scenic spot of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Nian Lei)

Photo taken on January 11, 2025 shows tourists watch winter fishing at Dahekou scenic spot of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Nian Lei)

Photo taken on January 11, 2025 shows fishermen work together to catch fish at Dahekou scenic spot of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Nian Lei)

Photo taken on January 11, 2025 shows fishermen work together to catch fish at Dahekou scenic spot of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Nian Lei)

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