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Fishing rules

The main rules for recreational fishing in Azerbaijan: when fishing is banned, which fish you must release, minimum sizes. Every rule links to its official source.

The law is being updated: a new Fisheries Law was adopted in 2026 and detailed rules are being prepared. When in doubt, check the official source.

Banned right now

✓ No seasonal ban is in force today.

Never keep — release at once

Red Book and protected species. If you catch one by accident, return it alive.

  • Caspian pikeperch · Sander marinus
  • Sturgeon · Acipenser gueldenstaedtii
  • Poru
  • Kura barbel (kelemo)
  • Sichel (sabre carp) · Pelecus cultratus
  • Brown trout (qizilkhalli)
  • Shirvan roach
  • Caspian salmon · Salmo caspius
  • Caspian barbel
  • Golden-fin (zardapar)
Sturgeons are protected

Sturgeon may not be kept or shared. Release immediately if caught.

Legal status: being verified

All seasonal bans

Mingachevir Reservoir
Spawning ban01.05 – 01.09
183 in days

1 May – 1 September. Applicability to recreational anglers is being verified.

Legal status: being verified

This page is for information and is not legal advice. The official text always prevails.