Over 2,800 metric tons of fish shipped out from the Atyrau region during 2025.
In the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, a significant amount of fish has been caught so far this year. According to recent reports, approximately 6,500 tons of fish have been caught in the region, with the Kigash river accounting for around 3,148 tons and the Ural river contributing nearly 1,820 tons 1.
These temporary measures, aimed at preserving and reproducing aquatic biological resources, have been implemented across various locations within the Atyrau region. This includes the Caspian Sea, the Ural (Jaik) river, the Kigash river, their deltas, and the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea 2. Bekzat Sarsenbayev, head of the department of nature management and regulation of natural resources in the region, provided this report to the Regional Communications Service.
The total catch volume from 1 July 2024 in the Atyrau region exceeded 10,000 tons, a testament to the region's rich fish resources 3. The region is home to 18 fish-processing enterprises, which are involved in both industrial fishing and fish processing 4.
It is important to note that while there is no specific, detailed information on fishing regulations or catch statistics for the Atyrau region in the Caspian Sea, the region's fishing practices are likely to follow the environmental protection and sustainable use principles outlined in the Tehran Convention and related protocols. This includes preventing overfishing and protecting endangered species 5.
Restrictions on fishing apply to certain sections of the Ural and Kigash rivers from 16 May to 15 August, and fishing is prohibited in certain areas during the spawning and ice formation periods in the Caspian Sea area belonging to the Atyrau region from 25 May to 31 August 6.
For precise, up-to-date information on local fishing regulations and catch statistics in the Atyrau region, consulting Kazakhstan's regional fisheries authorities or recent governmental/environmental reports would be necessary.
References:
- Atyrau Region Fishes Over 10,000 Tons in July-August
- Information about the total catch of fish in the Atyrau region in July-August 2024
- Press Service of the Atyrau Region's Akimat
- Fish-processing enterprises in the Atyrau region
- Tehran Convention on the Caspian Sea
Scientists in the Atyrau region are conducting research to understand the impact of industrial activities on the region's fish populations and aquatic ecosystems, given the growing catch volumes and the importance of the environmental-science field in this domain. The regional finance department is working on developing sustainable policies for the fishing industry, taking into account the environmental regulations as outlined in the Tehran Convention and related protocols.
