December 3, 2025

Kyrgyzstan conducts artificial reproduction of fish stocks in water bodies

Kyrgyzstan's Department of Fisheries is carrying out artificial reproduction of fish stocks in state-owned water bodies for 2025–2026, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture reported.

According to the ministry, the programme has been completed by the state enterprise Son-Kul Fishery. The work was conducted in accordance with an approved forecast plan coordinated with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Son-Kul Fishery successfully completed the project at its incubation facility in the village of Epkin, Kochkor district, where 6.5 million whitefish eggs were obtained and placed into specialised Weiss incubation apparatuses.

The work aims to develop the Kyrgyzstan's fisheries sector, preserve and increase populations of valuable fish species, and maintain ecological balance in water bodies. Artificial reproduction will not only help restore natural resources but also increase fish production volumes in the future.

The department notes that the 2025–2026 programme is focused on expanding the biological potential of the fisheries sector and ensuring the sustainable operation of state fish breeding enterprises.

Artificial reproduction of fish stocks is an important component of the efficient use of water resources and ensuring Kyrgyzstan's environmental security. The measures are expected to significantly increase fish populations in its reservoirs and lakes.

- «24.kg» News Agency.