In Ukraine, for the first time, a separate ban on catching pike will be introduced

From February 15, 2023, in accordance with the new rules of recreational and sport fishing, a ban on catching pike during the spawning period will be established in all fishing water bodies and their parts, which will be in effect until March 31. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. As reported, this ban is being introduced in Ukraine for the first time and will finally correspond to the logic of the development process of this fish species, because the pike is one of the few fish in our reservoirs, the spawning activity of which begins at a water temperature of 3-5°C, which is lower compared to the spawning temperatures of other species Penalties ranging from administrative to criminal liability are provided for illegal fishing of pike, as well as compensation for damages caused to the fishing industry. Compensation for one illegally caught pike is UAH 3,468. The agency reminded fishermen of the ban on fishing in wintering pits, which will be ...