Freshwater fishing (PKD 03.12.Z)
This subclass includes:
- fishing for fish in inland waters,
- fishing for crustaceans and molluscs in inland waters,
- fishing for aquatic animals in inland waters,
- harvesting of raw materials found in inland waters,
- harvesting of other organisms in inland waters: seaweeds and algae.
This subclass excludes:
- harvesting of frogs and snails living in their natural environment, classified in 01.70.Z,
- harvesting of wild-growing plant forest products (for example reeds, sedges), classified in 02.30.Z,
- activities of factory ships not carrying out fishing (engaged solely in processing and preserving) or shore-based processing plants processing fish, crustaceans and molluscs, classified in 10.20.Z,
- activities related to fishery protection and patrol services, classified in 84.24.Z,
- sport and recreational fishing and related activities, classified in 93.19.Z,
- sport fishing grounds activities, classified in 93.19.Z.
This group includes aquaculture, that is the breeding and rearing of aquatic organisms (for example fish, molluscs, crustaceans, plants, crocodiles, alligators and amphibians), using techniques aimed at increasing production of organisms beyond the natural size determined by the environment (for example through feeding and protection against predators).
The group also includes the breeding and rearing of fry and adult specimens under artificial conditions.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
1,671
Companies (primary PKD)
127
Companies with financials
40
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG50.4%64
- Sp. z o.o.39.4%50
- Association4.7%6
- Sp. k.3.1%4
- Cooperative1.6%2
- Sp. j.0.8%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.94m | USD 746.67k | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.86m | USD 114.24k | |
| 3 | Association | USD 1.65m | USD 157.29k | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.42m | USD 162.24k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.22m | USD 29.17k | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.15m | USD 103.18k | |
| 7 | Cooperative | USD 518.91k | USD 8.53k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 501.67k | USD 16.40k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 499.16k | USD 77.33k | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 329.34k | USD 29.31k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.94m | +28.0% y/y | |
| 2 | Cooperative | USD 518.91k | +10.5% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 241.18k | +6.9% y/y | |
| 4 | Association | USD 1.65m | +6.7% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.15m | +5.5% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 499.16k | +4.6% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.42m | +0.2% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.22m | -1.1% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 501.67k | -3.7% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.86m | -4.8% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 03
FAQ
The primary industry for 127 companies is freshwater fishing. 40 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 10 new companies with PKD 03.12.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there was 1 such company.
So far in 2026, no companies with PKD 03.12.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there was 1 such company.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 03.12.Z was USD 217.52k and the mean revenue was USD 440.65k, based on 30 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 12.07k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 9.43k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 03.12.Z ranks 167th, putting it in the top 25%.
The most common legal form for PKD 03.12.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 64 companies in this industry (50.4% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (50 companies, 39.4%), and in third place – an association (6 companies, 4.7%).