Minister of Ecology: the solution of problems of fisheries should be approached with caution, based on the principle of conservation and rational use of fish resources

In the Ministry was held a meeting of specialists of the fishing industry. The meeting was attended by fishermen from various regions of the republic, who raised a number of issues of the industry. For example, fishermen of the Caspian Sea raised the issue of using nets for fishing from monofilaments and monofilament with a thread diameter of 0.3 mm and above. On this issue, the Minister replied that a decision would be made by the end of May of this year.

"The branch scientific organization will conduct relevant research in April-May of this year, based on the results of which we will make a decision at the end of May. In the absence of a direct negative impact on fish resources, it is possible to allow the use of these networks in pilot mode on large reservoirs for up to 2 years by making appropriate changes to legislation within 3-4 months," Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan – said Serikkali Brekeshev.

In addition, the meeting raised the issue of increasing the catch limit of walleye on Lake Balkhash. The Minister noted that an increase in the catch limit of walleye may be considered after changes are made to the Methodology for determining the fish catch limit. Finally, this issue may be resolved by June 2023.
The meeting also raised the issue of access to the reservoir for commercial fishing and obtaining a fishing permit by individuals living in the coastal zone.