In March 2024, the floating fish feeding hut was fully installed, replacing the old, broken one, thanks to the support of the EU-CAPFISH/Foster project. Located in Pneat Kohpong Satt, Preah Ang village, this new hut offers visitors a comfortable space to observe various natural fish species in the conservation deep pool along the Serei Sophoan River, which flows into Tonle Sap.

The hut has become a magnet for visitors drawn to the area’s natural beauty and biodiversity, generating additional income streams that enhance local livelihoods. By April 2024, it was generating up to 320,000 riels ($80) in income, with a maximum of 200,000 riels ($50) per month.

Visitors purchase bread and feed for the fish, and the revenue is shared among community fishery members, the pagoda, and the person selling the items at the hut.

Most visitors are local people who come during public holidays, with peak seasons being Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben, and the Water Festival, attracting more than 100 people per day.
Managed by a sub-committee of the community fishery, the floating fish feeding hut is one of the Community Based Eco-Tourism (CBET) products for the community green business hub.

The income from this hut supports community fishery management, including the improvement of nine deep pool conservation areas and two community fishery refuges.

““I am very proud of this project intervention; we have never received such full support before, and this is the first project we truly appreciate. We benefit greatly from this initiative, especially the floating fish feeding hut, which serves as a community product for resource mobilization and sustainable financing for our community fishery management.” ”

Chort Hol
Chair of the Pneat Koh Pong Satt community fishery.

The floating fish feeding hut project not only provided a new income stream for the community but also played a vital role in fostering sustainable fisheries management. This initiative demonstrates the ultimate potential of community-led projects in promoting environmental conservation and economic resilience.