Belarus bans fishing in winter pits from October 1
In order to prevent the mass catch of fish and preserve its population during the wintering period from October 1 to April 15, a ban on amateur fish is introduced in Belarus.
In order to prevent mass fishing and preserve its population during the wintering period from October 1 to April 15, a ban on amateur and commercial fishing in wintering pits is introduced in Belarus. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, writes sb.by.
As recalled in the department, the wintering pit is a section of the reservoir where fish wait out the cold in winter.
The measure is provided for by the rules of amateur fishing and is aimed at preserving fish resources in the most vulnerable period - in winter, the metabolism of most species of fish slows down, activity and nutrition decreases, which makes them easy prey.
The list of reservoirs where winter pits are located is posted on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture.
