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Koran — the endemic trout of Lake Ohrid
A 4-million-year-old lake species, koran is what you eat in Pogradec — usually grilled simply with lemon and oil.
Written by myAlbania Editorial·April 28, 2026·2 min read
Koran is endemic to Lake Ohrid — meaning it lives nowhere else on earth. Albanian and Macedonian fishermen share the lake. The fish is creamy-fleshed, mild, and at its best simply grilled or baked.
Most lakeside restaurants in Pogradec and Tushemisht serve it. Expect €15–€25 per fish; ask for it boned.
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