Trophies you can catch during the fishing period:
• Amu Darya trout (Salmo trutta oxianus Kessler) is found in the upper reaches of the Amu Darya River, in the basins of the Kyzyl-Suu, Kafirnigan, and Surkhan rivers (Tajikistan). It was introduced to Kyrgyzstan and settled in the tributaries of the Naryn River in the 1980s. The Amu Darya trout feeds on bottom organisms - larvae of aquatic insects and worms, aerial insects, and small fish. The maximum weight is 4 kg. The body of the Kekemeren trout is more elongated than that of the brook trout, and its flesh has a reddish tint. There is also a difference in taste, which resembles that of salmon.
• Common marinka (Schizothorax intermedius Mc Clelland) is widespread throughout Central Asia. It inhabits the upper and foothill areas of the Indus, Helmand, Tarim, Amu Darya, and the sources of the Syr Darya. The marinka is an omnivorous fish. Its diet includes aquatic invertebrates (larvae of caddisflies, mayflies, beetles, worms), aerial insects, young frogs, and small fish species (bullheads, loaches). Aquatic vegetation, filamentous algae, and detritus flakes also play a significant role in its nutrition.
• Scaly osman (Diptychus maculatus Berg) is found in Kekemeren only in the upper part.
• Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fresh and crystal-clear water during the warming period positively affects fish development. Carp feed most intensively at temperatures of 25—29°C and stop feeding at temperatures below 8—10°C. Under favorable conditions, it can reach about 30 cm in length and weigh 500—600 g by the end of its second year of life. Its maximum length is over 100 cm, and its weight exceeds 20 kg. Carp is a favorite target for sport fishing. It bites well on worms, steamed cake, peas, and specially prepared dough balls. Once hooked, carp tries to break the line with a rush. The struggle for this trophy is exciting and interesting.
• Chebak (Leuciscus schmidti) reaches more than 35 cm in length and weighs 500—900 g. It inhabits only Lake Issyk-Kul and does not enter the rivers flowing into the lake, but prefers more or less brackish areas, mainly near river mouths or places with significant groundwater discharge. During the feeding period, the Issyk-Kul chebak stays in the coastal zone among the thickets of chara algae, not descending deeper than 12-15 m. Small young chebaks feed on zooplankton, while larger ones consume mollusks and algae.
• White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella) The white amur is a large fish, reaching over 120 cm in length and 30 kg in weight. The back is greenish or yellowish-gray, and the sides are dark golden. Each scale's edge (except for those on the belly) has a dark rim. The belly is light golden. The dorsal and caudal fins are dark, while all other fins are lighter. The iris is golden. The belly is dark brown. In adulthood, the amur almost exclusively consumes higher aquatic vegetation, both underwater and terrestrial, moving to floodplains and floodplain lakes (which is why it is called the grass carp). The two-row pharyngeal teeth, heavily serrated, with a longitudinal groove on the chewing surface, effectively grind food.
• Catfish (Silurus glanis) is a large fish, reaching 5 m in length and 300 kg in weight. The upper jaw has two long whiskers, while the lower jaw has four shorter ones. The catfish's enormous mouth indicates its predatory nature. Indeed, the catfish is a voracious predator, consuming small fish, frogs, and large bivalve mollusks. A large catfish is a coveted catch for sport fishermen. Catfish are usually caught in the summer during the intensive feeding period, using bottom fishing rods baited with frogs or crayfish tails, or on a lure.