How to get a recreational fishing permit

Recreational (sport) fishing is carried out in assigned and unassigned fishery water bodies and/or their sections.

In unassigned water bodies of the reserve fund:

• fishing is free of charge and does not require a permit when the catch does not exceed 5 kilograms per angler per fishing trip;

• a permit to use fish resources and other aquatic animals is required for catches exceeding 5 kilograms. Such fishing is subject to payment.

In assigned fishery water bodies and sections:

Recreational fishing is carried out on the basis of a fishing voucher issued by the wildlife user to whom the relevant water body or section has been assigned.

Before fishing, it is recommended to check the status of the water body, current restrictions, permitted fish species, and conditions for obtaining a fishing voucher.

Regardless of the status of the water body, all established prohibitions, fishing seasons, and fishing gear requirements must be observed.