A ban on crayfish fishing begins in the reservoirs of Ukraine

In order to preserve and protect crayfish during their mating and spawning period, from December 1, 2022, a ban on catching these river inhabitants will begin in most Ukrainian reservoirs. This was reported by the State Agency of Land Reclamation and Fisheries of Ukraine. Depending on weather conditions, the start and end of the ban may vary in some areas. The exact dates can be found at the link. Catching crayfish during the ban is subject to penalties ranging from administrative fines to criminal liability, as well as compensation for losses caused to the fishery. Compensation for one illegally caught crayfish is UAH 3,332. After the ban ends, one person can catch 30 crayfish per day. For reference: River crayfish live from 15 to 20 years. They become sexually mature in the third year of life, when they reach a length of 7-8 cm. Mating occurs at a water temperature below 10°C. The fertility of crayfish depends on their ...