Turkmenistan · Spearfishing zone
Inland lakes and rivers (Amu Darya, Murgab, Tejen)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Inland lakes and rivers (Amu Darya, Murgab, Tejen).
Recreational fishing is reported to be permitted in several small lakes and rivers, notably the Amu Darya, Murgab and Tejen Rivers. No spearfishing-specific rules were found; permitted gear is not documented in retrievable sources.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Gear and method rules unknown; no published spearfishing authorisation.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Turkmenistan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Issued by the authorised state body for the protection of aquatic bioresources (Art. 47 §2); the manner of amateur/sport catch and the list of permitted species are set by that body (Art. 41 §§2-3). Concrete procedure not published online.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org
