How to get a recreational fishing permit

Recreational (sport) fishing in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out in accordance with the Fishing Rules.

The Rules for fishing have explicitly distinguished between general use of fish resources, which is free of charge, and special use, which is subject to payment.

No permit is required for recreational fishing in reserve fishery water bodies and/or their sections when catching up to 5 kilograms of fish per angler per fishing trip.

In other cases, a permit to use fish resources or a fishing voucher issued by the user of an assigned water body may be required.

This article explains where you can fish free of charge, when permits or other documents are required, which fishing gear is allowed, and what restrictions must be observed.