Illegal Fishing in Lake Vaya: IARA Inspectors Caught a Violator

24.02.2026 | Burgas

An IARA team in Burgas apprehended a man engaged in illegal commercial fishing in Lake Vaya. Unmarked nets, a boat, and an engine were seized. An administrative offense report was filed.

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Teams from the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EAFA) in Burgas have uncovered a case of illegal commercial fishing in Lake Vaya.

During a patrol, the inspectors noticed a man fishing with a boat equipped with an engine.

Seven gillnets with a total length of 140 meters were seized on the spot – unmarked and handmade, as well as the boat and engine.

The inspection revealed that the man did not possess a permit for commercial fishing.

An act of administrative violation was issued to the offender.