Kazakhstan · Spearfishing zone
Lake Balkhash spawning closure
Prohibited zonelake (seasonal spawning ban)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lake Balkhash spawning closure.
Lake Balkhash, a large endorheic lake in the Balkhash-Alakol basin (south-east central Kazakhstan). Fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited during the spring spawning ban, 15 April–1 June.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
46.1700°N, 74.3300°E
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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.
License requiredvia Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan; territorial fishery inspectorates and wildlife users (lease holders)
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