Russia: The fisheries protection service in Primorsky fights illegal chum salmon fishing on the Kievka River

Published Nov 26, 2024

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Authorities intervened during the Salmon Fishing Camp events on the Kievka River to stop illegal chum salmon fishing, issuing 81 administrative protocols and seizing 29 fishing gear units, including 17 nets. Salmon fishing in the area is restricted to indigenous peoples and for reproduction, with violators facing fines and potential criminal charges. A salmon fish farming area was established five years ago for egg incubation, and inspectors, along with the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, are actively working to protect salmon and prevent illegal fishing, with compliance also required from the fish-breeding area user.

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As part of the Salmon Fishing Camp events on the Kievka River in the Lazovsky Municipal District, cases of illegal chum salmon fishing were stopped. 81 administrative protocols were drawn up against violators, and 29 units of fishing gear were seized, including 17 nets with a total length of 495 meters. According to the fishing rules for the Far Eastern fishery basin, salmon fishing is only permitted for indigenous peoples of the North (IPN) and for reproduction purposes, which makes chum salmon fishing in prohibited areas poaching. Double damage fees are provided for such fishing, and if the damage exceeds 100 thousand rubles, criminal liability is possible. A salmon fish farming area was created on the Kievka River five years ago, where chum salmon producers are still being caught for incubating eggs for ...

Source: Fishretail