Amateur and sport fishing banned in Talas region

A temporary ban on recreational and sport fishing has been introduced in a number of rivers in the Talas region. The measure is aimed at preserving and restoring the population of Amu Darya trout, which inhabits the mountain rivers of the region.

The ban was adopted based on recommendations from the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic and in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Fisheries. It will remain in effect until the end of 2025.

Fish stocks will be monitored in the Shilbili, Kara-Koyun, Besh-Kul, Kumushtaq, Chon-Chychkan, Tabylgaty and Kalba rivers. Measures to protect fish stocks will also be strengthened, with a network of freelance fish protection inspectors being set up in the region.

In addition, Chegeitei-Too and Maral-Too, together with the Department of Fisheries, will put up signs prohibiting fishing and will help fight poaching as part of a cooperation agreement.