In Ukraine, a large-scale restocking of key water bodies is planned for 2026, including the Dnipro, Kyiv, and Kremenchuk reservoirs, as well as the lower reaches of the Dnister and the Dnister estuary. The program involves the restoration of the populations of pike, zander, and catfish and opens up opportunities for businesses through government tenders. This is reported by the State Agency for the Development of Reclamation, Fisheries, and Food Programs of Ukraine. Funding will be carried out using the funds received from auctions for the sale of rights to commercial fishing, including through increasing the starting prices for such lots. In 2026, work is planned in strategic water bodies: The main focus will be on the restoration of populations of native species, including pike, zander, and catfish. The work will take place in two stages: in the spring, one-year-old fish will be released, and in the autumn, yearlings and two-year-olds will be released. This approach allows for ...