The fishing ban in the Skadar Lake National Park, for all types of fish except eel, began today and will last until June 1.
The NP Skadrsko jezero announced that the fishing grounds are defined by the "Order on fishing bans, restrictions and measures for the protection of fish stocks", issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fishermen will not fish from mid-March to early June because the spawning season begins, and the Skadar Lake NP Protection Service will control the use of the park's assets.
Citizens will be able to report illegal fishing on the phone number 069/124-998, and from that NP they invited all volunteers to get involved in the work of their service in order to protect the fish stock.
Citizens will be able to report illegal fishing on the phone number 069/124-998, and from that NP they invited all volunteers to get involved in the work of their service in order to protect the fish stock.
"In order to help the Skadar Lake National Park Protection Service, volunteers will participate in regular patrols by supervisors from land and water, that is, in activities to combat the destruction of the Park's resources. This includes working to prevent and remove illegal poaching activities and participating as a witness when illegal activities are observed on the lake. "Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, be in good physical condition and be ready to work even in difficult weather conditions," said NP director Zoran Mrdak.
From that NP, they reminded that according to the Criminal Code, the penalties for illegal fishing are rigorous. So, whoever hunts fish and other aquatic animals during the hunting season, or in waters where hunting is prohibited, will be fined or imprisoned for six months.
Anyone who hunts with the help of explosives, electric current, poisons, stun agents or in ways that are harmful to the reproduction of animals, as well as those persons who catch fish and other aquatic animals of greater biological value or in greater quantity, will be punished with a prison sentence of up to three years. they destroy when hunting.
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