Regional Decree validating Regulation on artisanal and sport fishing. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Astrakhan Document type Regulation Date 1983 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Abstract This Regional Decree establishes that in waterbodies where artisanal and sport fishing is organized by fishing and hunting association only members of the aforesaid associations shall be authorized to carry out artisanal and sport fishing in accordance with fishing permits issued either free of charge or for payment of fees. In all other waterbodies, except for protected areas, fishfarming waterbodies and ponds, citizens shall be authorized to carry out artisanal and sport fishing for personal c Full text Russian Website geohobby.ru