How to get a recreational fishing permit

In the Republic of Kazakhstan, fishing restrictions and prohibitions are in place to protect fish resources, including during fish spawning and breeding periods.

The periods and locations of fishing prohibitions are established separately for fishery basins, water bodies, and their individual sections.

Restrictions may include:

• temporary fishing bans during spawning periods;

• year-round fishing bans in certain areas;

• restrictions on catching specific fish species;

• prohibitions on the use of certain fishing gear and methods.

Before going fishing, you must check the restrictions currently applicable to the specific water body you intend to visit.

The current locations and periods of fishing prohibitions are established by Order No. 78 of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 3, 2026, "On the Introduction of Restrictions and Prohibitions on the Use of Fish Resources and Other Aquatic Animals, Their Parts and Derivatives, and the Establishment of Locations and Periods for Their Use