28 March Fishing in the Mekong

From Vientiane Daily Photo

Millions of people depend on the Mekong for food. In Vientiane, there are both fish farms, raising tilapia, as well as people living along the banks. I often see people carrying one or two fish up the steep embankment, on their way to a nice breakfast.

People also use a variety of nets. With this kind of net, smaller fish can be caught - sink the net and pull it up. Each time, the man seemed to be able to catch a few minnows.