Life is better with delicious fish
Our freshwater fish are farmed in clean, crystal-clear water and they are fed only top-quality feed.
For a balanced diet, it is important to regularly eat freshwater fish. In order to produce good quality fish, one needs high-quality, clean water and a controlled production system. Our freshwater fish are reared in clean, crystal-clear water and they are fed only top quality, high-protein feed, which makes them premium quality fish, full of flavour. Life is better and simpler with our delicious fish.
COMMON CARP
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
Common carp is our best known and most common fish species. Its body is elongated and fully covered in scales and its colour ranges from white-gold to brown on its back, turning lighter along the sides. Common carp is rich in vitamins and minerals and it is especially important because of its high content of very valuable amino acids. All the Panona Mare brand products are produced from premium common carp. The domesticated common carp that we farm is golden-yellow, with a high shoulder and very few scales. Orahovica-reared carp, known for its reduced fat content and distinctive light flavour, is famous for its quality and it is a highly sought-after fish. The bones of the common carp are large and easy to separate from the flesh. It can be prepared in various ways, from boiling, breading, frying and stewing, to grilling.
GRASS CARP
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
Grass carp is a spindle-shaped fish, with dark olive body colour turning brownish-yellow on the sides. Its flesh is lean and flavourful. It has a low saturated fat content, but it is very rich in protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Apart from selling it as live or fresh fish, we also process grass carp into steaks, fillets and chips, both fresh and frozen. It can be fried, breaded, boiled and even smoked.
BIGHEAD CARP AND SILVER CARP
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
Bighead carp is a term used to refer to the genus Hypophthalmichthys, but to individual species as well, specifically Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, mostly referred to as bighead carp and Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, also known as silver carp. It is recognizable for its deep body, broad head and low-lying eyes. It is greyish green in colour on the dorsal side and silver on the ventral side. Its flesh is pale pink and juicy, with a recognizable flavour. It contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and has a low saturated fatty acids content but a high protein content. This is why it is recommended for persons suffering from hypertension and those who wish to reduce their cholesterol levels. It is quick and easy to prepare, and it can be breaded or roasted, or even used in fish soups. It is also well suited for making fish paté or fish patties.
ZANDER
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
The body of a zander is elongated and spindle-shaped, greyish green in colour with black vertical stripes on the sides. The flesh of a zander is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is recommended for children and young persons, as it contains nutrients that promote bone and connective tissue health. It is excellent when cooked in sauces with aromatic herbs, breaded (fillets) or boiled in soups.
WELS CATFISH
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
Wels catfish has a thick, scaleless skin. Its body is olive green to blue-grey and it is recognizable by its broad mouth and long barbels. The flesh of the wels catfish is white and rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin B12. It is recommended for athletes, due to its quality protein composition, but also for young children, as it is very tasty. It is quick and easy to prepare. Its bones are large and easy to separate from the flesh. One of the most famous dishes is wels catfish stew (“pörkölt”) and it is also added to other paprika-rich fish stews. It can also be fried or roasted.
NORTHERN PIKE
1.5 kg - 2.5 kg
2.5 kg +
It is one of the largest freshwater fish species. Its body is torpedo-shaped and greenish yellow. Its flesh is lean, dry and delicate. It pairs well with other fish species when cooking fish stews or soups. It is quick and easy to prepare and it can be boiled, roasted or fried.
Our fish ponds
Great water, great fish
Our fish ponds are surrounded by clean, untouched nature. Our largest and oldest pond Grudnjak, built in 1912, is located at the foot of Papuk, a protected nature park, rich in forest, mountain springs and streams, whose clear and clean waters flow into our pond. This is important, because the better the water, the better the fish.
Our Fish
Freshness and quality
We find it extremely important to control each and every step that is relevant in food quality and safety, as this enables us to be recognized as a trusted supplier of food products. The top quality of our products has been certified by the IFS (International Featured Standard) certificate.
HACCP
(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points - Analysis of dangers and critical control points) An integrated food quality and safety system across all stages of food production and distribution.
IFS Food
(International Featured Standard) Ensures a high level of transparency along the entire food supply chain.
Originally Croatian
(Croatian Creation) Label of original Croatian products of top quality, awarded by the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
Fish of Croatia - Eat what it's worth
Croatian Chamber of Economy awards this label to locally sourced products of premium quality.
Living healthy
The Croatian Institute of Public Health awards the mark to those products that meet the criteria prescribed by the Institute, whose composition is recommended for proper nutrition.