What kind of fish is ‘clear-water fish’?

Clear-water fish refers to fish that live in clear water, not a specific species. These fish generally live in mountain spring water around 4C, with a 3-4 year growth cycle, feeding on water plants and underwater microbes.

Because they are little polluted, they have almost no fishy smell, a better texture than other freshwater fish, and a freshness rivaling sea fish. Thanks to its geography, Kaihua in Zhejiang can farm clear-water fish, which has become a local specialty dish.