Kyrgyzstan President Halves Daily Fishing Permit Cost on Issyk-Kul

President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has ordered a significant reduction in the fees for amateur and sport fishing permits on the popular Issyk-Kul Lake. This move comes after local fishermen voiced concerns about the high cost of legally fishing in the pristine mountain lake.

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The cost of legal fishing is too high – one day requires paying 630 som.

During a trip to the Issyk-Kul region, President Japarov was cycling along the shore when he encountered fishermen. They approached him to explain that the existing permit fee of 630 Kyrgyz som per day was prohibitively expensive. In response, the president immediately contacted relevant officials via his bicycle's mounted phone to initiate a review of the payment system.

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The tariff of 630 som now applies to three days at once, thus the cost of one day of fishing has actually decreased threefold – to 210 som.

As a result of the president's intervention, the decision was made to change the permit structure. The 630 som fee will now cover three days of fishing, rather than just one. This effectively reduces the daily cost of a fishing permit by threefold, to 210 som. Fishermen expressed their gratitude, noting that this change will substantially lower their expenses. Additionally, fishermen requested a review of restrictions on inflatable boats, arguing they inconvenience law-abiding anglers without curbing poaching.

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Such a decision will significantly reduce the expenses of fishing enthusiasts on Issyk-Kul.