Fishing bans in Krasnoyarsk Krai in 2025

Krasnoyarsk Krai is part of the West Siberian Fishery Basin, and fishing regulations are governed by Federal Law No. 166-FZ "On Fisheries and Conservation of Aquatic Biological Resources" and orders of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture (for example, Order No. 646 of October 30, 2020, effective September 1, 2021). These restrictions are in place to conserve aquatic biological resources, particularly during the spawning season. Here are the key restrictions for 2025, based on available information:

1. Spawning bans (spring period):

Bans on the catch of all types of aquatic biological resources are in effect during the following periods and in the following water bodies:

• From April 20 to June 20:
• The Yenisei River and its tributaries south of the mouth of the Angara River (Strelka settlement), including the lakes of this basin.
• All tributaries of the Yenisei River of all orders south of the mouth of the Angara River, including the hydroelectric power station reservoirs (Krasnoyarsk, Sayano-Shushenskoye, Boguchanskoye).
• The Krasnoyarsk Reservoir, including the lower pool near the bridge across the Yenisei River in the Divnogorsk area.
• From May 1 to June 30:
• All lakes in the Angara and Podkamennaya Tunguska river basins.
• All bays of reservoirs at a distance of less than 70% of the bay length from its headwaters along the midline.
• From May 20 to June 30:
• Pike in the Khantayskoye Reservoir (Khantayka River basin).

2. Autumn and other seasonal restrictions:

• From July 25 until ice formation:
• Leontievskaya channel of the Yenisei River (from the mouth of the Lapkhaya River to the mouth of the Pastukhovskaya River).
• From September 10 to October 10:
• Fishing restrictions in some water bodies in the region, especially to protect spawning species.

3. Prohibitions on catching certain species of fish:

• Salmon and whitefish:
• Fishing is prohibited from the ice breakup (usually April-May) until November 15 in the Yenisei River from the mouth of the Sym River to the mouth of the Podkamennaya Tunguska River.
• Muksun:
• Fishing is prohibited from March 1 to September 30 in the Yenisei River below the village of Ust-Port.
• Red Data Book species:
• Fishing for species listed in the Red Data Book of Krasnoyarsk Krai, such as taimen, lenok, and some others, is prohibited at any time of year. Violations are punishable by fines under Article 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (2,000–5,000 rubles with confiscation of fishing gear) or criminal liability under Article 256 of the Criminal Code.

4. Prohibited fishing tools and methods:

During spawning bans and other periods, the use of:

• Nets, dragnets, trap nets, fixed nets, self-catching nets, screens.
• Poisonous substances and more than 10 hooks per fisherman.
• Boats installed in the fairway during the spawning period.
• Scuba gear for underwater fishing.

Permitted fishing methods during spawning:

• Fishing from the shore is permitted using one float or bottom rod, feeder, or spinning rod with a maximum of two hooks (a treble or double hook counts as one hook). No more than five tip-ups or mugs are permitted per angler.

5. Daily catch limits:

• The total daily fish catch limit per person in inland waters (except sea waters) is 10 kg.
• Storage and transportation of caught fish is permitted for no more than two days.
• For some species, minimum commercial sizes (the length of fish that can be taken) are established. The catch of smaller specimens is prohibited to preserve juveniles.

6. Exceptions:

• The bans do not apply to indigenous peoples of the North, for whom fishing is a traditional economic activity.
• At some bodies of water, such as fish farms or private ponds, fishing is possible with a permit. For example, at the Krasnoyarsk Reservoir, a permit costs about 300 rubles and is valid for three days.

7. Fines for violations:

• Violation of fishing regulations entails fines under Article 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation: 2,000–5,000 rubles with possible confiscation of gear and vessel.
• Poaching (for example, catching endangered species or using prohibited tools) is punishable by criminal prosecution under Article 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, as well as compensation for damage to aquatic bioresources.

Features and tips:

• Krasnoyarsk Reservoir: For fishing, a permit is required, which can be obtained from the fisheries department of the Yenisei branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Glavrybvod" (Krasnoyarsk, Otdykha Island, 19, tel. 236-13-07).
• Popular fishing spots include the Yenisei River, the Krasnoyarsk Reservoir, the Mana and Bazaikha rivers, and the Taimyr lakes (for Arctic species). However, during fishing restrictions, please check the current restrictions.
• Recommendations: Use approved fishing gear (float rod, spinning rod with 1-2 hooks) and avoid fishing in restricted areas during spawning season. For more information, please check the regulations with the Yenisei Territorial Administration of the Federal Agency for Fisheries (hotline: 226-89-26).

Comment:

Information on fishing bans for 2025 is based on open-source data for 2024–2025. Exact dates and regulations are subject to change by Rosrybolovstvo, so before fishing, it is recommended to check the latest regulations on the Yenisei Territorial Administration of Rosrybolovstvo website ( www.enisey-rosfish.ru ) or by calling the hotline.