Order No. 668 of the Ministry of Agriculture “On the establishment of restrictions on industrial and recreational fishing in relation to certain types of aquatic biological resources in water bodies of the Volga-Caspian fishery basin in 2025”.

This Order establishes restrictions on industrial and non-commercial fishing for certain species of aquatic biological resources within the Volga, Caspian fishery basin for the year 2025. The primary objective is to ensure the sustainable management and conservation of aquatic resources. The document explicitly prohibits industrial and non-commercial (recreational) fishing for specific fish species, including the Caspian bream (vobla) in the Caspian Sea and the bream (plovta) in the Astrakhan region and the Republic of Kalmykia, until December 31, 2025. It also restricts the use of certain fishing gear, such as small-mesh nets, in designated areas. The measures aim to protect aquatic biological resources and ensure compliance with established fishing regulations, thereby promoting the sustainability of fish stocks in the affected regions. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with the outlined restrictions and the need for effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.