Punishment for poaching with nets. Fishing rules according to the fisheries law. Fines provided for during the spawning ban period

The new Fishing Rules, which came into force in January 2018, determine the types, parameters, terms and restrictions in fishing.

Amateur and sport fishing in 2018 is regulated by the so-called “fishing law,” namely Federal Law No. 166 (as amended on December 5, 2017) “On fishing and conservation of aquatic biological resources.”

As a result of many years of discussions on the “fishing law,” amendments to the new Fishery Rules were adopted and entered into force. In March, the establishment of standards will be completed for regions in which these standards have not yet been approved.

The main thesis of the new Fishery Rules states that:

Recreational fishing is free and free

This means that there is no longer a ban on fishing in the “fishing grounds” as they are being eliminated. However, fishing in fish breeding areas of fisheries is possible only after agreement with them.

Daily fish catch rates have been introduced for recreational fishermen, which vary somewhat for different fishing basins and regions. Live fish in a cage or livewell are also considered caught. This raises some questions and gives rise to discussions of new Fishery Rules.

Fishing standards and restrictions since 2018

The daily fish catch rate per fisherman is 5 kg. The exception is the capture of a fish weighing more than five kilograms. This is fixed in the new edition of the Fishery Rules (the norm has been increased for certain regions).
The size of the catch per fisherman taken from the fishing site should not exceed twice the daily catch rate for 2 days. In this case, all fish is taken into account, including those already cooked in the reservoir (dried, salted, smoked, etc.).
The number of fish used as live bait for fishing with girders or other gear that uses such bait is limited. The number of live bait is up to 30 per fisherman per day.

As for catching crayfish, their quantity is limited to 30 pieces per person per day. Catching small-sized fish, such as bleak, gudgeon, ruffe, is not limited in quantity.

The catch of pike perch, catfish, carp, fish, grass carp, silver carp, etc. is limited by the number of specimens. Moreover, the catch rate by the number of fish specimens may vary depending on the region.

Fish catch rates by species vary for different regions and areas and may change over time in one direction or another. For example, for fishing in 2019-2020, Rosrybolovstvo is considering adjustments. New fishing standards and restrictions will primarily affect the Far Eastern region.

We will inform you about any significant changes to the Fishing Rules:

Fines and sanctions for violations of the Rules

Let's start with the fact that you can get a fine without even starting fishing. To do this, just leave the car near the water on the shore.

The car can be parked:

on roads with hard surfaces (asphalt);
on special sites with hard surfaces;
outside water protection zones.

Depending on the type of reservoir, the boundary of the water protection zone ranges from 50 to 200 meters. For the sea - 500 meters.

The fine for violating the boundaries of the water protection zone ranges from 3.5 thousand to 5 thousand rubles.

What are the consequences of violating the Fishing Rules?

In accordance with Part 2 of Art. 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, violation of the Fishing Rules may entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of 2,000 to 5,000 rubles with confiscation of gear and the vessel if it was used in the fishing process.

More serious fines are imposed for fishing during the spring spawning season. Fishing with prohibited gear during a “spawning ban”, or fishing in places designated as spawning grounds, the fine can be up to 300 thousand rubles.

The rules establish a fine for each specimen of fish (crayfish) prohibited from catching during the spawning period. The fine is doubled if it is a female. For catching sturgeon species, another 100% is added, and for salmon – an additional 200% of the fine amount.

for fishing by regions and regions of the Russian Federation in 2018.

Illegal fishing

using prohibited weapons (explosives, chemicals, electric fishing rods);
in spawning areas or on migration routes to them;
in specially protected natural areas;
causing major damage (the amount of damage is more than 100 thousand rubles).

may form a crime under Part 1 of Art. 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and is punishable by a fine of up to 500 thousand rubles, or correctional labor for up to 2 years, or imprisonment for this period.

Prohibited fishing gear;
Prohibited fishing methods;

Any networks;
Any traps;
Self-catching hook tackle;

By slings;

Fishing is not allowed here:

Catch rates and fish sizes

The rule is no more than 5 kg of fish per person per day, except in cases where one specimen exceeds this norm.

Also, there are restrictions on the number of specimens of some types of fish and the minimum size of fish, less than which must be released into the water.

Asp - 30-40 cm
Pike perch - 30-40 cm
Bream - 24-32 cm
Pike - 32-37 cm
Carp - 30-40 cm
Freshwater catfish - 60-90 cm
White Cupid - 40-65 cm
Silver carp - 50-75 cm
Burbot - 35-40 cm
Chub - 20-25 cm
Roach, roach - 17 cm
Ide - 25 cm
Tench - 15-22 cm
Cancer - 9-10 cm

The rules establish catch rates and fishing periods in the so-called. "spring spawning ban."

Rules for fishing during the spring ban

The dates of spring spawning bans and fishing restrictions are determined for each region of the Russian Federation separately.

Fishing with nets;

Fines for violation of the Rules

Russian fishing is a national form of recreation. There are people who like to sit with a fishing rod or walk around with nonsense in every village, town, and village. Not everyone thinks that fishing can result in a monetary penalty or even a criminal sentence. What can and cannot be done by Russian fishermen?

Illegal fishing: what is it?

Fine for fishing nets

If you catch crayfish

Moscow region ban:

Important

You can fish with a fishing rod

Important to remember

What fish is prohibited?

You cannot fish in the territory of Moscow and the region: sabrefish, white-eye, trout. Catching catfish and grayling is prohibited.

Fishing rules

You cannot catch crayfish; there is a fine for sterlet.

How to catch correctly

Rules for amateur and sport fishing

Recreational fishing in Russia

Fishing in Russia - rules, restrictions, prohibitions

Commercial fishing, recreational and sport fishing on the territory of the Russian Federation, is regulated by the law on fishing ("On fishing and conservation of aquatic biological resources" - Federal Law No. 166 - version in force from April 1, 2018) and the Rules for each of the four fishing basins:

Azov-Black Sea fisheries basin;
Volga-Caspian fishery basin;
Western Fisheries Basin;
Baikal fishery basin.

For each fishery basin, fish catch rates, minimum fish sizes allowed for catch and other restrictions vary and are established separately for each region.

The rules of amateur and sport fishing in the Russian Federation establish a number of restrictions on types and methods of fishing, fishing locations, restrictions on types and minimum sizes of fish, as well as periods during which fishing is prohibited.

Among the restrictions and prohibitions, there are those tied to certain areas and regions, and there are general ones that apply throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation. These include:

Prohibited fishing gear;
Prohibited fishing methods;
Places where fishing is prohibited.

Prohibited fishing gear includes:

Any networks;
Traps of any design and type, with the exception of crayfish traps, which are used for catching crayfish;
Passive fishing gear (zakidushki, postavushka and others) on rivers in which trout live;
Any types of gear (spinning rod, feeder and other bottom gear, float rod) with a total number of hooks exceeding 10 pieces per fisherman;
Trawling and dredging fishing gear;
Straining fishing gear (drags, seines, dragnets, bastings, lifts, televisions, screens, spiders, grips, drills, shards, capes, scarves, sacks and others), with the exception of lifts (spiders) and scoops, no larger than 1 by 1 meter and mesh no more than 10 mm, in an amount of no more than 1 per person;
Any traps;
Self-catching hook tackle;
Piercing fishing gear, with the exception of special pistols and spearguns for underwater hunting;
Firearms and air weapons, bows and crossbows;
Fishing gear exposed to electric current, explosion, toxic chemicals.

Prohibited methods include fishing:

The method of purging, killing fish;
By slings;
For illumination in the dark, with the exception of fishing using fishing rods (including bottom ones) and spinning gear, as well as crayfish traps;
On the track and trolling using more than two baits per vessel;
For girders and mugs with a total number of hooks of more than 10 pcs per 1 angler;
Using devices that completely or partially block the channel (dikes, fences, barricades, dams and other types of barriers);
By the gill method using “fat traps”, “harvesters” with more than two hooks;
More than 5 shells per person, each side of which should not exceed 80 cm in length;
Obtaining crayfish by diving or wading;
Using boats or other watercraft during fish spawning;
Using ships and other watercraft that have not passed state registration;
With the installation of huts and other permanent structures on the ice, with the exception of portable tents.

Fishing is not allowed here:

On inland waterways used for navigation (with some exceptions);
In winter, in wintering pits approved by the list, within a certain period;
On spawning grounds during the spawning period;
Within the protected areas of hydraulic structures and bridges;
At fish farming organizations at a distance of less than 0.5 km from fish cages;
Within the boundaries of fish farms without agreement with their users;
In prohibited and closed areas during periods prohibited for fishing.

Catch rates and fish sizes

Fishing rules establish prohibitions and restrictions on the types and sizes of fish allowed to be caught, as well as general catch standards.

The rule is no more than 5 kg of fish per person per day, except in cases where one specimen exceeds this norm. Also, there are restrictions on the number of specimens of some types of fish and the minimum size of fish, less than which must be released into the water.

The minimum size of fish (“from” and “to”, different for individual regions) allowed for catch is as follows:

Asp - 30-40 cm
Pike perch - 30-40 cm
Bream - 24-32 cm
Pike - 32-37 cm
Carp - 30-40 cm
Freshwater catfish - 60-90 cm
White Cupid - 40-65 cm
Silver carp - 50-75 cm
Burbot - 35-40 cm
Chub - 20-25 cm
Roach, roach - 17 cm
Ide - 25 cm
Tench - 15-22 cm
Cancer - 9-10 cm

Size is determined for fresh fish by measuring the length from the closed mouth to the base of the middle rays of the caudal fin. Caught fish that are shorter in length must be immediately released into their natural habitat with the least possible damage.

We remind you: since January 2018, new fishing rules have come into force, which determine the types, parameters, terms and restrictions on fishing in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Prohibitions during the spring spawning period

The rules establish catch rates and fishing periods in the so-called. "spring spawning ban." The dates of spring spawning bans and fishing restrictions are determined for each region of the Russian Federation separately.

Within each region and region, the ban periods are distributed according to individual reservoirs and water areas, fishing methods and types of fish. Certain fish species have specific restrictions. This also applies to crayfish.

The following types of fishing are prohibited during the spawning ban:

Fishing with nets;
Fishing from a boat (travelling around a body of water on a small boat is prohibited during the spawning ban);
Fishing with a spinning rod or fishing rod with more than one hook (in some waters, fishing with a spinning rod and feeder is completely prohibited, and up to 3 hooks can be placed on a fishing rod);
Any type of fishing in spawning grounds.

Fines for violation of the Rules

Violation of the Fishing Rules in accordance with Part 2 of Art. 8. 37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation provides for the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of 2,000 to 5,000 rubles. At the same time, confiscation of fishing gear (gear) and vessel (boat) is possible.

You should remember about fishing restrictions during spawning, when the “spring spawning ban” is in effect. Fishing in places designated as spawning grounds or fishing during spawning with prohibited fishing gear may result in a fine of up to 300 thousand rubles.

Fishing using prohibited fishing gear (explosives, chemicals, electric current) or in prohibited places, or causing major damage (more than 100 thousand rubles) constitutes a crime under Part 1 of Art. 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and is punishable by a fine of up to 500 thousand rubles, or correctional labor or imprisonment for up to 2 years.

The following is also important: it is prohibited to park a car closer than 200 meters from the edge of the river coastline. Parking near the water can cost from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles.

Fishing ban 2018, terms and fines

In accordance with Art. 6 of the Water Code of the Russian Federation, surface water bodies that are in state or municipal ownership are water bodies of public use, i.e. public water bodies, unless otherwise provided by the Water Code of the Russian Federation. Every citizen has the right to have access to them and use them free of charge for personal and household needs, unless otherwise provided by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and other federal laws. Every citizen has the right to use (without the use of mechanical vehicles) the shoreline of water bodies for movement and stay near them, including for recreational and sport fishing and mooring of floating craft. A strip of land along the coastline (border of a water body) of a public water body (shoreline) is intended for public use. The width of the shoreline of public water bodies is twenty meters, with the exception of the shoreline of canals, as well as rivers and streams, the length of which from source to mouth is no more than ten kilometers. The width of the shoreline of canals, as well as rivers and streams, the length of which from source to mouth is no more than ten kilometers, is five meters.

The provisions of Art. 24 of the Federal Law of December 20, 2004 No. 166-FZ “On Fisheries and Conservation of Aquatic Biological Resources” establishes that citizens have the right to engage in recreational and sport fishing in public water bodies freely and free of charge, unless otherwise provided by this law. Amateur and sport fishing can be carried out both with the condition of returning the obtained (caught) aquatic biological resources to their habitat, and without this condition.

Thus, you have the right to use the shoreline of public water bodies for movement and stay near them, including for fishing within the limits and standards established by the above legislation.

You also have the right to demand from the tenant an act of stocking the reservoir with fish. This act must indicate the species of fish that are his private property. Other species of fish are native - not belonging to the tenant's property - and are subject to free harvest.

If the tenant interferes with your movement and stay on the shoreline of water bodies, including for recreational fishing and mooring of floating craft, you have the right to contact the environmental prosecutor's office with a statement about the tenant's violation of the water and fishing legislation of the Russian Federation. In turn, the environmental prosecutor, after conducting an inspection based on your request, has the right to go to court with a demand to remove obstacles to the use of a public water body and its shoreline.

WITH June 3, 2018 daily production limits are introduced for amateur fishermen. This was reported by the regional state hunting supervision committee.

The department explained that these innovations are necessary to preserve the region’s aquatic biological resources. “The order of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia dated April 18, 2018 No. 164 was published, which amended the Fishery Rules for the Volga-Caspian fishery basin. The rules determine the daily fish catch rate for recreational fishing. These changes will help preserve and increase the region's fish stocks"- said the head of the regional committee of state hunting supervision Nikolay Bondarenko.

The department explained that the ratio of the volumes of industrial production and amateur fishing of aquatic biological resources in the region is approximately at the same level, for example, in the Gorky Reservoir, fishermen caught about 131 tons of fish in 2017, and amateur fishermen - 136 tons; On the Cheboksary Reservoir, 309 tons are commercial and 219 tons are for amateur fishermen.

Changes to the Fishery Rules are aimed at establishing a daily production rate for amateur fishermen, which is also one of the measures for the rational use of aquatic biological resources. Thus, the following standards have been established for water bodies of fishery importance in the Nizhny Novgorod region:

The total daily production (catch) rate for all types of aquatic biological resources (except for freshwater catfish), including those not listed in the table, is no more than 10 kg or one specimen if its weight exceeds 10 kg. If the total daily norm is exceeded, the extraction (catch) of aquatic biological resources is stopped.

Let us recall that liability for violation of the Fishery Rules is provided for in Part 2 of Article 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, and entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of two thousand to five thousand rubles with or without confiscation of the vessel and other equipment for the extraction (catch) of aquatic biological resources

It was previously reported that from April 15 to June 15, fishing rules established restrictions on amateur and sport fishing in the reservoirs of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

New fishing rules for the Azov-Black Sea basin

Also at this time there is a ban on industrial fishing of aquatic biological resources. Only recreational fishing with a fishing rod from the shore is allowed. OUTSIDE THE SPAWNING AREAS. The number of hooks is no more than two.

Let us remind you that for the convenience of citizens, the State Hunting Supervision Committee of the Nizhny Novgorod Region was developed on the basis of the Fishery Rules and materials of scientific research work of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "GosNIORKHA" schematic map of spawning areas, that is, spawning places. Acquainted with Map-scheme can be found on the department’s website in the “Spawning course” section https://ohotnadzor.government-nnov.ru/?id=96015

Rybnadzor fine table: for fishing nets, catching crayfish, etc.

Russian fishing is a national form of recreation. There are people who like to sit with a fishing rod or walk around with nonsense in every village, town, and village.

The Law on Fishing and what’s new in the Fisheries Rules 2018

Not everyone thinks that fishing can result in a monetary penalty or even a criminal sentence. What can and cannot be done by Russian fishermen?

Illegal fishing: what is it?

The main document regulating fishing in our country is the Federal Law “On Fisheries and Conservation of Aquatic Biological Resources”. There are general rules written there, but there are no uniform rules for all areas. Each region sets its own restrictions on the size of fish, its quantity, the use of gear, etc.

There are general restrictions: you can catch with nets only with special permission. It is prohibited to do this during spawning, on spawning grounds, or on the paths to it. For example, the table of fines of the Rybnadzor in 2018 states that for the illegal extraction of aquatic biological resources on a large scale, a citizen can pay in money from 300,000 to 500,000 rubles (Article 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). For officials, the amounts and terms are much larger.

What applies to large sizes?

According to the definition of Article 256 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, damage of more than 100,000 rubles is considered large-scale. If the amount exceeds 250,000, the conversation will begin to talk about especially large sizes.

The same fines for fish poaching in 2018 are provided for illegal fishing at spawning sites and on the routes to it, and for the use of self-propelled boats in prohibited fishing. Art. 256 of the Criminal Code: “Illegal extraction (catch) of aquatic biological resources, if this act is committed:

causing major damage;

using a self-propelled floating vehicle or explosives and chemicals, electric current or other prohibited weapons and methods of mass destruction of aquatic biological resources;

in spawning areas or on migration routes to them;

in specially protected natural areas or in a zone of environmental disaster or in a zone of environmental emergency, -

shall be punishable by a fine in the amount of three hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles, or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of two to three years, or by correctional labor for a term of up to two years, or by imprisonment for the same term.”

Administrative responsibility

For non-compliance with the rules in smaller amounts, citizens can be fined 2000 - 5000 rubles. These fines for illegal fishing are provided for in Article 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The amount seems small, but if you add to this the confiscation of the vessel, gear, and caught prey, you get quite a decent figure.

Fine for fishing nets

Is it possible to catch with nets? It is possible if the owner of such equipment has the appropriate permission.

What else to consider when using networks:

Length of all installations. The numbers are different and depend on the region. The average figure is from 30 meters to 80.
Minimum cell size. The average value is 50 mm, the numbers vary by region.
Dates when fishing is allowed. Depends on the region.
Prohibitions in special areas of the reservoir.
Permitted number of fish caught.
Acceptable minimum sizes of each fish.
What is the fine for fishing with nets in 2018 and for other violations.

More information about the restrictions can be found on the website of the Fisheries Inspectorate of the area in which the citizen will be applying for a fishing permit.

If you catch crayfish

Violations of the Law include not only fishing with nets. If a citizen catches other aquatic inhabitants (for example, crayfish), the procedure for sanctions is the same. The only difference is how much you will have to pay for each head caught if the capture was carried out illegally.

This is where the Government of the Russian Federation Resolution No. 724 begins its work, which sets out in detail the amount of compensation for each water resident. Illegally caught chum salmon are valued by the state at 580 rubles, roach - 25. The fine for catching crayfish will increase by 250 rubles for each mantis crayfish caught.

In the reservoirs of the Moscow region, catching crayfish is prohibited all year round; in other areas there is a ban on certain days. For example, the rules of the Vologda region prohibit catching crayfish from June 15 to July 31; Kaliningradskaya - from October 1 to June 30; Novgorodskaya - from May 25 to June 10. Sizes are established by region; crayfish smaller than which must be released back into the reservoir. The approximate average size is 9-10 cm.

Penalty for fishing during the fishing ban period

Every fisherman knows that during the spawning period any fishing is prohibited. The ban period depends on the region.

Moscow region ban:

at the cooling reservoirs of the Shaturskaya and Elektrogorskaya power plants, fishing is prohibited from March 22 to June 1;
other areas: prohibited from April 1 to June 10.

For violating the ban, you will have to pay a fine for fishing during spawning, and also hand over your gear and boat to the state. If the volume of catch is large, then fishing while prohibited will be punishable under a criminal article.

Important: There are weight restrictions! They are different in each region and depend on the breed and value of the fish. Average value: approximately 5 kg. for one person.

You can fish with a fishing rod

Fishing bans apply to absolutely everyone: from seasoned professionals to novice amateurs. From May to June, fishing from the shore is allowed only if the citizen has one fishing rod and one hook. During the spawning period, installing two or more fishing rods is punishable by law. The fine for fishing with a spinning rod during the spawning period can amount to up to half a million rubles, and if a citizen cannot pay the amount, then he will face correctional labor or a real sentence of two years.

Important to remember, which cannot be caught in nature reserves, near bridges, locks, or in special nurseries.

What fish is prohibited?

Not all fish can be used to make fish soup. Each region has a list of species that are prohibited from being caught.

You cannot fish in the territory of Moscow and the region: sabrefish, white-eye, trout. Catching catfish and grayling is prohibited. You cannot catch crayfish; there is a fine for sterlet.

Sterlet is prohibited from catching in the Kama region. Also, you cannot catch sturgeon or taimen there. More detailed lists of prohibited species can be found in the Fisheries Department of each district.

In all regions it is prohibited to catch inhabitants of reservoirs listed in the Red Book.

How to catch correctly

To have both fun and a delicious meal for dinner, you must follow the laws. You can get acquainted with them in Rybnadzor of the region where the fishing will take place. There you can also get information about prohibited areas and fish species.

No special permit is required for fishing with a rod, but compliance with the laws is necessary. When fishing with nets, a citizen must fill out the appropriate paperwork, and when installing nets, provide them with badges with his name and permit number.

In Russia there is such a punishment as a fine for fishing with nets. In general, fishing in some cases is banned in the country. Yes, you can fish, but you will have to follow certain rules. If you don't do this, you will run into trouble and problems with the law. So what measures can be taken against an offending fisherman? What responsibility and in what specific amount should I expect? Moreover, it is worth paying attention not only to fishing with a net, but also simply to fishing carried out with some violations.

Everything is prohibited

So, before going for fish, every citizen must necessarily learn certain rules for this process. Otherwise, you have the right to be punished by law. Moreover, the fine for fishing (with nets or simply in violation of established standards) can reach enormous amounts. And it’s not always possible to “get off” with cash payments.

Therefore, know that the law “On Fisheries” of the Russian Federation will be useful to you. Here you can understand all the rules of fishing. And once these rules are observed, you can go “hunting” for fish without any problems. Remember - it is prohibited to use the network at all. And during spawning you also have no right to fish. And in no way. These are the rules. Don't follow them? Prepare to be punished.

Breaking the rules

What is the fine for catching fish with nets? To be honest, it all depends on the specific situation as a whole. That is, it is impossible to say for sure. But it’s okay to consider some options.

For example, if you fish in violation of established rules or other norms, then only a fine is due. It will not be too big - from 2 to 3 thousand rubles. As practice shows, this is not a particularly effective way to prevent repeated violations. After all, the payout is really small. This means that you cannot rely on it alone in the event of fishing in violation of the rules.

Confiscation

What else is additionally prescribed without fail? We have already found out how much the fine for fishing with nets (or rather, for fishing in violation of established rules) is. But this is only the first case. And in addition to monetary payments, he will be subject to some other measures to prevent repeated violations.

Namely, the seizure of the vessel on which they were fishing, as well as all the equipment involved in this case. That is, there will be confiscation of everything that could provoke another violation. You can get all this back only after paying a fine.

By the way, it will be applied to each participant in the event. If you did not go fishing alone, then your friend will also suffer the appropriate punishment. Please take this fact into account before breaking the established rules.

Spawning

During spawning, fishing is generally prohibited. Almost everyone knows about this. However, the established rules still do not stop fishermen from violating them. What will be the fine for catching fish with nets during spawning?

To be honest, the exact amount is determined when considering your case individually; this is quite normal. Only the law provides for some restrictions in this regard. Namely, the maximum monetary payments expressed as a fine for illegal spawning fishing are 300,000 rubles. And nothing more.

That is, that is exactly how much you will have to pay for the violation committed. With only rare exceptions. But do not rush to rejoice - the punishment that awaits violating fishermen will only become more severe for certain acts. Which ones, for example? And what specific fines are imposed for illegally caught fish? More on all this later. It's actually not that hard to understand.

Carp, carp and pike

But before delving into this issue, it is worth considering one more situation. For example, what if you caught carp, pike, and carp during spawning? The laws of the Russian Federation provide for various measures to suppress such acts. More precisely, a fine will be charged for each fish you catch. But in different sizes.

For each fish you will have to pay 250 rubles. If it is a whitefish or salmon, then you need to pay an additional 200% of the indicated “cost”. Bream is valued at 25 rubles, crayfish - 42. In principle, not too much. Just keep in mind that when it comes to females, the fine doubles. Sturgeon "breeds" of fish will additionally require payment of 100% of the imposed penalty.

As you can see, sometimes your “spending” can either increase or decrease. Only in practice, most likely, you will find a lot of problems with the law, and also run into huge fines. And this is a completely normal phenomenon - this is the only way to combat violations in Russia. Large payments motivate the population well.

With network

There is also a certain fine for catching fish with nets during spawning. And it will be different from all previous cases. Please pay attention to a very important fact: you cannot fish with a net at all. Under no circumstances is this prohibited (and, as we found out, legally). Plus, in this situation there is not only a monetary payment. A different measure of punishment is provided for the violator. Everything depends on the decision of the relevant law enforcement agencies.

Fines for fishing with nets are very common. And it is not installed in the strictest form. More precisely, it is not fixed. It turns out that the exact payments are determined in each case individually. True, there are still limits. The minimum fine is 100 thousand rubles. But the maximum, as well as simply for catching fish during spawning, is 300. As you can see, this is a rather serious punishment, especially if the violator is an individual. Not everyone can handle such monetary losses that occur at once.

Arrests

Therefore, sometimes you may be given an exception. Only this looks more like a disservice. A fine for fishing with nets is not the worst punishment. Even if you don’t have a lot of money at the moment, it’s still better than some measures.

What exactly are we talking about? An alternative to a fine for illegal net fishing is getting arrested. Moreover, it is usually assigned a specific duration. Namely - 6 months. That is, it seems that not the most terrible violation will be punished seriously. The majority of the population believes that cash payments in this case are indeed a completely humane punishment. Even if they amount to huge amounts.

Practice

How do things work out in practice? After all, there are often various unspoken laws or “loopholes” for violators that successfully help avoid punishment from the state.

In fact, if we are talking about a violation called “fishing with nets” (you have considered fines and other penalties), then there are no tricks here. And loopholes too. If you are caught in this act, you will have to bear the full punishment. The only thing that citizens advise is to simply choose a place for future fishing more carefully. And be able to quickly “turn down” when you feel that you might be caught doing illegal things.

This skill most often helps to avoid fines and arrests with confiscation. True, it is not subject to everyone. Fishermen advise everyone to use the principle “if not caught, no thief.” This means that when no one can prove the fact of fishing using a net, as well as other violations of the law “On Fishing,” you don’t have to be afraid of anything.

Arrests, by the way, are not that common in practice. But confiscation of fishing items, as well as the vessel on which the violation occurred (if any) are the favorite measures applied to violators. In general, to avoid problems, you should simply learn and follow the rules established by law. Then you won’t have to pay a fine for fishing with nets, or buy back your own property, or be afraid of arrests. Or learn to quickly “curl up” and disappear from sight, as if you weren’t fishing at all. The option is good, but not very reliable. The fine for illegal fishing with nets varies. And often accompanied by the seizure of your fishing equipment. So follow the laws!

When going fishing, few people think about the legislation, prohibitions and fines that threaten for improper use of the country's water resources. But there are such restrictions, so before packing your things, you should familiarize yourself with the list of gear allowed for use, and whether there is a spawning ban during this period. It is better to find out the information in advance to avoid an unpleasant meeting with fish inspectors.

Fishing is illegal: restrictions and responsibility

Any law-abiding fisherman knows that spawning is not a death sentence, and fish can only be caught using strictly defined methods. So, it is not allowed to fish with the following fishing gear:

nets, meshes and other traps - because this method is poaching and is prohibited all year round;
float rod with three or more hooks;
spinning;
fishing from a motor boat.

But there are still ways to unwind your soul while fishing, and you can fish like this:

from the shore;
within the city, village, town, etc.;
for a fishing rod with one hook, but not more than 3 kg at a time;
on permitted commercial waters.

Note! Illegal fishing is punishable by the Federal Law “On Fisheries and Conservation of Aquatic Biological Resources”, adopted by the State Duma on November 26, 2004. Subjects of the Russian Federation took part in agreeing on a law according to which they themselves determine the terms and rules for fishing, based on the climate and the availability of fish breeds in a particular region.

For example, in Moscow, the Moscow region and the Moscow region, the restriction on fishing in the spring-summer period is valid from April 10 to June 10, during this time fishing is allowed only with a fishing rod from the shore and the fish inspector can easily fine violators. In other regions, the climate is different, and accordingly, the time frame is also different, but on average from the first half of March to mid-July.

Fine for fishing during the ban 2018

There may be several penalties depending on the type of fishing for which the offender was caught.

Important! The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides for a maximum penalty of imprisonment. This is stated in article 256 of the code. The 2018 Rybnadzor fines table is quite extensive, but only a few of them are discussed here. How much fine will you have to pay for violating fishing rules?

The fine for fishing during spawning in 2018 can be up to 300,000 rubles.
The fine for fishing nets in 2018 varies from 100,000 to 300,000 rubles or restriction of freedom for up to 6 months.
The fine for fish poaching in 2018 in the new version of the law ranges from 200,000 to 500,000 rubles or restriction of freedom for up to 2 years.
The fine for violating the rules of catching and fishing ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 rubles and confiscation of the watercraft along with gear.
For catching carp or pike during spawning, you will have to fork out up to 200 rubles per individual, and if the fish turns out to be a female, then the fine is doubled.
The fine for catching rare species ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles with confiscation of fishing equipment.

Fines for drift-net fishermen have recently increased by 8 percent. Unofficially, the fisheries protection says that if a wobbler has three hooks, then it can be counted as one, but you shouldn’t risk it, because inaccuracies and loopholes in the law can work against the unlucky fisherman.

Nets are prohibited gear in almost all regions of the country. The fine for networks is one of the most severe. They are allowed to fish only to enterprises that have a license for this type of gear. Fishing agency employees mark the nets with the data of the enterprise to which they belong. Whether such gear is allowed in a particular region must be clarified separately with the Federal Fisheries Agency.

What is a personalized permit and fishing card?

But not everything is as sad as it seems, and avid fishermen have the opportunity to do what they love even during the ban. There are two documents that allow you to circumvent the ban, and this became possible thanks to the fishing rules changed in 2018. Such a document, for example, is:

Named permission. The document is issued to a specific person, its transfer to third parties is prohibited. Thanks to the permit, it is possible to catch rare fish or use nets. It costs only about 200 rubles, but for each fish you will have to pay from 35 to 200 rubles additionally, the amount depends on the breed and rarity of the caught individual. The permit is issued by the federal fishing authority or by the owner of a private area where fish farming is practiced.
Angler's card. All citizens of non-retirement age have the right to obtain a fishing card, which allows fishing throughout the state. The advantage over a registered permit is the ability to catch rare and valuable species. The catch cannot be sold and can only be used for personal consumption. Rosrybolovstvo issues cards for a fee. An annual card costs 500 rubles, and a monthly card costs 100 rubles.

Note! It should be understood that bans and fines are not a means to get more money out of a fisherman’s pocket. This is a desire to protect the ecosystem, to protect rare fish species from extinction, in order to leave at least something good for our descendants.

How are fines issued for violating fishing rules?

So, what should you remember if you have an unpleasant meeting with a fisheries inspector? First, he presents documents certifying his position. Then the procedure for drawing up a protocol for the offense begins. At this stage, the presumption of innocence still works, that is, the inspector describes a violation of the law, but this violation still needs to be proven.

There is a space on the protocol form where you can independently describe the situation, exactly what the situation looks like through the eyes of the fisherman. There is enough space, but if necessary, you can ask the inspector for an additional sheet. Honesty, openness and admission of guilt, if any, will become mitigating circumstances in court, where the protocol, together with the collected materials, is subsequently sent.

On a note. If fishing was carried out with gear, then it is subject to mandatory confiscation.

The inspector describes in detail in a separate form their name, quantity, external features and degree of wear. When innocence is proven in court, all confiscated property will be returned in full in accordance with the inventory. Otherwise, you will have to pay a hefty fine and say goodbye to your fishing gear forever. The fine for fishing with nets in 2018 is one of the most severe.

Important! Lawyers advise that you must attend court hearings and protect your interests, otherwise the court can easily make a decision not in favor of the fisherman and fine him on all charges.

Changes in the legislative framework

The legislative framework will soon undergo significant changes. The federal fisheries law changed back in 2016, but will go into effect by the end of 2018. Here are a few amendments:

Created innovative fishing quota for investment purposes. It is planned that this step will encourage entrepreneurs to create new fish processing companies. Against this background, it is planned to develop the fishing fleet of the Russian Federation and build modern vessels. The shares will be distributed by the executive body that controls the field of fisheries and the conservation of natural resources. It is planned to conclude about 7 thousand contracts for a period of 15 years with the owners of investment properties that will meet the requirements of a specially created commission. The procedure will be supervised by the Federal Fisheries Agency.
Will be updated and coastal fishing rules. Freezing fish directly on the vessel and reloading the catch will be prohibited. In addition, previously it was allowed to harvest not only fish that fell under the concept of “total allowable catch”, but also other biological organisms that did not fall under the TAC, but under the new law, the harvest of everything except fish that corresponds to the TAC is prohibited. Violation is punishable by deprivation of fishing rights.
Resolution No. 486 required ships operating in the Pacific Northwest, provide the border service with the catch and products made from it. Control points were created at which ships underwent forced inspection. Thanks to the abolition of this norm, fishermen will be able to save a lot of time.
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture No. 294, issued in 2016, defines technical means of control of fishing vessels. Now the ship should be equipped with Inmarsat and Gonets satellite communications equipment, equipped with an automatic identification system. If the vessel does not go further than 75 degrees south and north latitude, and has a draft of up to 300 tons, then the outfitting must occur before June 1, 2018. But experts from the monitoring center took the initiative to delay this replacement until the beginning of 2019.
The order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 764 is ratified list of caught biological species, in relation to which investment shares are opened.

Legislation is constantly changing and improving, and avid fishermen should study it periodically to avoid unpleasant encounters with fishery inspectors.

Conclusion

The ban on fishing during the ban should not be ignored, because it is at this time that the future population of fish and other inhabitants of water bodies is laid. If you interfere with fish spawning, then in a few years you may completely lose some species of fish, and you can forget about fishing. Therefore, the fine for fishing in the 2018 ban was not introduced in vain and, when going fishing, you need to ask whether there are any restrictions on fishing at this time. This information is widely covered in periodicals.

Fishermen who violate fishing rules face serious fines; poachers even risk going to jail. Therefore, before uncovering fishing rods and taking out hooks, it is recommended to thoroughly study Federal Law No. 166 “On Fisheries”. In 2019, this law is considered the main legislative regulator of fishing.

What fishing is illegal?

Fishermen should remember: what is not prohibited is permitted. They have the right to cast fishing rods completely free of charge, if this does not contradict the postulates of Federal Law No. 166 and the rules of recreational fishing of 2019. However, such freedom is only a fiction; in fact, the laws establish so many restrictions for the fisherman that he will almost always be found guilty.

The law calls illegal fishing that:

It is carried out in areas where fishing is prohibited.

Occurs at a time when fishing is prohibited.

Involves the use of prohibited devices and structures.

There is a limit on the catch of one fisherman. If a person takes home too many fish, this is also against the law. You need to know when to stop.

Where can't you fish?

The 2019 Fishing Regulations prohibit fishing in the following areas.

Near dams and hydraulic structures.

In nature reserves and fish hatcheries.

On water bodies of spawning farms and in spawning grounds.

Near fish hatcheries during the periods when young fish are released.

Fishing for free from private reservoirs is, of course, also prohibited. However, in this case, you can agree with the owner of the site on a symbolic payment “for the place” - the legislation will not be against it.

When is fishing prohibited?

Fishing regulations prohibit casting fishing rods during the spring spawning season. The law establishing such a limit was adopted by the Federal Fisheries Agency in 2010. The exact timing of the ban period does not appear in the legislation, and this is completely logical - the fish will not reproduce as planned.

A citizen who wants to clarify exactly when he is not allowed to fish should turn to regional laws - each of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation has its own ban periods. In Moscow and Moscow Region, for example, the ban comes into force on April 10 and ends in mid-June.

How can you not fish?

The new fishing rules of 2019 include a huge list of prohibited fishing methods. In particular, you cannot fish:

Using networks. Networks are allowed to be installed only by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who have permission to extract aquatic biological resources, as well as holders of registered permits.

By installing barriers that prevent the free movement of fish.

Using scuba gear.

Using a stun gun, electric fishing rod or firearm.

Using explosives and toxic agents.

With the help of girders.

“Gill” method – that is, using “floss traps” and combines.

From ships and other watercraft that have not been properly registered.

There is also a restriction on catching crayfish. You cannot use crayfish with a diameter of more than 80 cm. In addition, there is a quantitative limit per person - the fisherman does not have the right to place more than 3 crayfish at the same time.

In a word, use traditional fishing rods, feeders, spinners - and there will be no problems with the law.

What is the catch rate per fisherman?

The catch rate per person per day is 5 kg; If you catch more, be so kind as to send some of the fish “home.” The exception is the case when the weight of one fish exceeds 5 kg - in such a situation the fisherman will not be punished. It is worth noting that the restriction does not apply to low-value fish species

. You can catch as many ruffs and minnows as you like.

In many regions there is a limit on the length of fish caught. If the length is less than acceptable, the fish should be released back into the reservoir with a minimum of damage. Each breed has its own limit - for example:

For ramming - 18 cm.

For catfish – 70 cm.

For pike – 35 cm.

For silver carp – 40 cm.

Catching crayfish whose body length from the end of the tail plates to the eye line is less than 9 cm is also prohibited.

Length restrictions are set at the federal level.

What fish should you not catch?

Amateur fishermen are prohibited from catching salmon (salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon), whitefish (whitefish, valka), Kamchatka crab, pearl shells, and algae on which herring eggs are deposited. It is also prohibited to destroy fish that belong to rare species (including those included in the Red Book) - Atlantic sturgeon, large pseudoshovel, Aral salmon. If a fish of one of the listed species is caught on a hook, the fisherman must immediately release it into its natural habitat alive.

How are violators punished?

For violation of fishing rules, the Code of Administrative Offenses prescribes fines in the amount of 2 to 5 thousand rubles. In addition, the vessel and fishing device will be confiscated from the illegal fisherman.

The Administrative Code also mentions other penalties for fishing offenses.

For fishing during spawning. The fine for fishing during the ban in 2019 can reach 300 thousand rubles.

For using prohibited fishing tools. The fine for fishing with nets or using explosives will range from 100 to 300 thousand rubles. A fisherman who gets away with a fine can consider himself lucky - an alternative form of punishment is administrative arrest for up to 6 months.

For fishing in prohibited places, the punishment is the same as for using nets.

For the destruction of fish belonging to rare species. Fines for fishing in this case will range from 1 - 2 thousand rubles. Confiscation of fishing gear will also follow.

For parking a car in close proximity to a body of water. The distance from the water's edge to the car must be at least 200 meters - otherwise the fisherman can end up with 3.5 - 4 thousand rubles.

Personal permit and fishing card - what are these documents and what privileges do they provide?

Thanks to changes in fishing regulations in 2019, fishermen were able to issue personalized permits. A personal permit is a strictly accountable document containing information about the fisherman (full name and passport details). A personal permit makes it possible to overcome a number of restrictions established by law. In particular, the document allows you to organize fishing using nets and catch fish belonging to rare species. There are 14 such breeds in total - here are some of them:

Atlantic salmon.

Personal permission is paid. Its cost is trivial - about 200 rubles, but the fisherman will have other expenses. For each fish caught, he will have to pay a kind of tax in the amount of 35 to 200 rubles - depending on what type of water resource object it belongs to.

The issuance of personalized permits is carried out by the federal executive body in the field of fisheries or the organization providing the fishing area for use - if this area is privately owned.

Transferring the personal permit to a third party is strictly prohibited!

A fisherman's card allows a citizen who has not reached retirement age to fish throughout Russia, but unlike a personal permit, it does not give the right to catch fish belonging to particularly valuable species. It is also worth noting that the catch of the owner of the fishing card cannot be sold on the market - it is intended exclusively for personal consumption. You can get a fishing card from Rosrybolovstvo. It is paid: for a document with a validity period of 1 year you will have to pay 500 rubles. A card valid for 1 month will cost 100 rubles.

Fishing in Russia is now strictly regulated at the legislative level. Fines for violations of fishing rules in 2019 are quite impressive - and this is causing outrage among many fishermen. However, you need to understand that legislative restrictions are not determined by the state’s desire to make money on Russians’ favorite hobby, but by the desire to protect the environment. If everyone catches fish with nets, what will be left of the aquatic ecosystem?