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Fishing in
Uzbekistan 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Uzbekistan41.38°, 64.59°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Local authorities or fishing associations.
- Cost
- From 10-20 USD.
- Validity
- Day or short-term permit
- Available online?
- No
Regional fishing bans protect stocks during spawning season from March to June. Find out about current restricted zones on site.
Book fishing tours in Uzbekistan
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Closed from March 11 to May 31 in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya; further regional bans until June.
- Catch limits
- Moderate limits and size restrictions.
- Prohibited methods
- Dynamite, electricity and unlicensed nets are strictly prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Not a widespread practice, but increasingly supported.
Fishing in natural waters is regulated by the state. Strict controls to protect spawning stocks are active in 2026.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Amu-Darya (Wels + Karpfen, bedeutender Border river)
- —Charvak-Reservoir (Forelle + Zander, alpin geprägte Landschaft)
- —Aydarkul-Lake (Wels + Rapfen, huger Wüstensee)
- —Syr-Darya (Karpfen + Barbe, fischreicher Strom)
- —Tudakul-Lake (Hecht + Zander, ruhiges Angelgewässer)
Target fish
Freshwater
Amu Darya, Syr Darya, reservoirs and canal systems.
Saltwater
No sea present; the country is defined by inland waters.
Starting from80 USD / day
Best season: April-October. Charvak: May-September.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Basic equipment available in Tashkent, high-quality spinning rods recommended.
- Fishing guides
- 30-80 USD per day.
- Transport
- Domestic flights, express trains (Afrosiyob) and rental cars.
- Safety
- Safe for tourists, be aware of summer heat. Hospitality is high.
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (30 days). Declare fishing equipment on entry.
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Cost Overview
License fees
10-20 USD.
Guide prices
30-80 USD/day.
Daily budget
Budget: 30-50 USD. Comfort: 60-120 USD.
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