The first fish caught during winter fishing in Chagan Lake is called "Chagan Lake head fish".

Winter fishing in Chagan Lake, that is, winter ice and snow fishing in Chagan Lake (or fishing and hunting), is a traditional fishery production method (custom) in Qiangarros Mongolian Autonomous County, Songyuan City, Jilin Province. As early as the Liao and Jin Dynasties, winter fishing in Chagan Lake was famous. Although the years have changed, the magic, mystery and sacredness of winter fishing in Chagan Lake remain the same.

The winter fishing spectacle of Chagan Lake has been included in the provincial intangible cultural heritage list of Jilin Province.

Winter fishing in Chagan Lake is easy to preserve and transport, so this ancient winter fishing method continues to this day. The spectacular winter fishing scene from mid-December to mid-January every year attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to watch. Winter fishing in Chagan Lake is one of the eight famous scenic spots in Jilin.

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Chagan Lake head fish auction record:

In 2008, the transaction price of head fish was 11,099 yuan.

In 2009, the first fish weighed more than 20 kilograms, with a starting price of 13,000 yuan and a transaction price of 68,000 yuan.

In 2010, the first fish weighed 20 kilograms, with a starting price of 68,888 yuan and a transaction price of 288,888 yuan.

In 2011, the first fish weighed 39 kilograms, with a starting price of 90,000 yuan and a transaction price of 299,999 yuan.

In 2012, the first fish weighed more than 30 kilograms, with a starting price of 110,000 yuan and a transaction price of 340,000 yuan.

In 2013, the first fish weighed about 30 kilograms, with a starting price of 88,888 yuan and a transaction price of 288,888 yuan.

In 2014, the first fish weighed more than 30 kilograms, with a starting price of 99,999 yuan and a transaction price of 369,999 yuan. ?

In 2015, the first fish weighed about 39 kilograms, with a starting price of 88,888 yuan and a transaction price of 788,888 yuan.

In 2016, the first fish weighed about 50 kilograms, with a starting price of 188,888 yuan and a transaction price of 858,888 yuan.

In 2018, the transaction price of Touyu was 999,999 yuan.

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