Azerbaijan · Spearfishing zone
Shamkir Reservoir
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Shamkir Reservoir.
Reservoir on the Kur River where recreational fishing is permitted; covered by the spawning-season restrictions.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Recreational fishing permitted; spawning-season ban 1 April - 1 September applies. No Red Book species may be taken.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Spawning-season restriction 04-01 to 09-01
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
40.9500°N, 46.1500°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Azerbaijan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.