Kazakhstan · Spearfishing zone
Bukhtarma Reservoir spawning closure
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bukhtarma Reservoir spawning closure.
Bukhtarma (Buktyrma) reservoir on the Irtysh (Yertis) River, East Kazakhstan region — the country's largest reservoir. Fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited during the spring spawning ban; the riverine part (with Lake Zhaysan) is closed 16 April–30 May and the deep-water part 1 May–15 June.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
49.1700°N, 84.2500°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Kazakhstan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply (orally or in writing) to the wildlife user (lease holder) of the relevant fishery water body to obtain a путевка.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · zakon.uchet.kz