Azerbaijan · Spearfishing zone
Mingachevir Reservoir
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mingachevir Reservoir.
Large reservoir on the Kur River where recreational fishing is permitted; subject to the 1 April - 1 September spawning-season restrictions on harvesting.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Recreational fishing permitted; spawning-season ban 1 April - 1 September applies to the broader fishing regime. No Red Book species may be taken.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Spawning-season restriction 04-01 to 09-01
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
40.7700°N, 47.0500°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Azerbaijan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.