Fishing Safety Tips

The Kurchum district, Kurchum village, in cooperation with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, advises caution during winter fishing:

• Leave vehicles on the shore.
• For pedestrians, the ice thickness should be at least 7 cm. The ice should be clear.
• Go out on the ice only during daylight hours.
• Avoid areas where vegetation is visible on the ice, where streams flow, or where there is a thick snow cover.
• Always take a mobile phone, spare clothes, and a rope 12-15 meters long. Attach a loop at one end, and a weight of 400-500 grams at the other. In case of emergency, throw the weighted end, and rescuers will be able to help you.
• Move across the ice in a staggered formation, with an interval of 5-6 meters between individuals. Return to the shore along the same path you took out onto the ice.
• Carry your gear in a way that allows you to quickly free yourself in case of a fall through the ice.
• Do not gather in large groups on a small area of the ice.
• Do not drill too many holes in a limited area; the distance between the holes should be at least 5-6 meters.
• If you fall through the ice, try not to panic.
• First, pull one leg out of the water, then the other.
• Once you are on the ice, carefully crawl to a safe area.

When using watercraft, the following is prohibited:

• Using technically faulty equipment.
• Setting out without life-saving and water drainage equipment.
• Overloading the watercraft.
• Setting out in a state of intoxication.
• Allowing children under 16 to use watercraft without adult supervision.
• Sitting on the sides of the watercraft or moving from one place to another on it.
• Using watercraft at night.

In case of an emergency, call 112 or 101.