Fish bite in clear water

A documentary about fishing among the Veps, who live along the shores of the Lake Onega in Karelia (Russia). The film introduces the audience to a variety of tools, fishing practices, and objects that are still in use among the Veps today. The indigenous inhabitants of the Lake Onega face environmental challenges that threaten traditional fishing. The reduction of fish in the lake is associated with the activities of rock extraction enterprises. Scholars provide an assessment of the lake’s condition.