Fishing outside Vinnytsia, fishing from boats

SUNDAY VILLAGE

Pontoons • Shore • Private boat

Version: May 2026 | sunday-village.com.ua | (066) 605-15-55

Sunday Village welcomes fishing enthusiasts and provides opportunities for comfortable and safe fishing within the complex. Please read these Rules carefully and follow them.

1. Fishing areas and access conditions

1.1. Fishing on the Sunday Village premises is permitted from the following locations:

– from any pontoon, except for the pontoon located in the beach area;

– from the shoreline outside the beach area;

– from your own boat in the designated water area.

1.2. Fishing pontoons are available free of charge to all Sunday Village guests at any time. Fishing from the beach pontoon and in the beach zone water area is PROHIBITED—this area is intended exclusively for guests’ relaxation and swimming.

1.3. If you plan to fish from your own boat, launching the boat is permitted EXCLUSIVELY in the Blue Zone near the pier. Unauthorized launching of boats in other areas is prohibited.

1.4. Launching your own boat is subject to approval by the administration.

1.5. Sunday Village does not rent out fishing rods, spinning rods, tackle, bait, or other fishing equipment. Each angler must bring their own gear.

2. Fishing regulations and the spawning ban

Sunday Village complies with current Ukrainian fishing regulations and urges all visitors to do the same. Violations of fishing regulations are subject to administrative and criminal penalties.

2.1. Key legal requirements

2.1. Recreational fishing in Ukrainian waters is regulated by the Law of Ukraine “On Fisheries, Commercial Fishing, and the Protection of Aquatic Biological Resources” and the Rules for Recreational Fishing.

2.2. Every angler is required to:

– comply with the established daily catch limits (quotas) per person;

– refrain from prohibited fishing methods: the use of nets, explosives, poison, electric current, and other mass-catch devices is prohibited;

– comply with the minimum permissible size (length) of fish for catch—fish smaller than the minimum size must be immediately released back into the water;

– carry a valid identification document;

– comply with spawning season restrictions.

2.3. Number of fishing rods/spinning rods: During the regular season, no more than 7 hooks (on all types of fishing rods or spinning rods) may be used at any one time, and during the spawning season, no more than 2 fishing rods/spinning rods per person, in accordance with the Recreational Fishing Rules.

2.2. Spawning Ban — IMPORTANT

During the spawning ban period, fishing in this body of water may be COMPLETELY PROHIBITED or significantly restricted. Sunday Village informs anglers about the spawning ban—please check the current status at the front desk.

2.4. The dates of the spawning ban are set annually by the State Agency for Fisheries of Ukraine and may vary depending on the region and type of body of water. Approximate dates for inland waters:

– for most freshwater fish species: April–June (approximately);

– for certain species (pike, zander, bream, etc.), dates may vary;

– exact dates for the current year are determined by order of the State Fisheries Agency.

2.5. Sunday Village undertakes to inform guests about the current status of the spawning ban. For up-to-date information, please contact the front desk at (066) 605-15-55.

2.6. During the spawning ban, fishing in the body of water is either completely prohibited or permitted only to the extent allowed by law (for example, fishing with a single-hook rod from the shore—if permitted by the relevant order). Sunday Village is not liable for any violations of the spawning ban by anglers.

2.3. Minimum legal sizes for fish

In accordance with the Rules of Recreational Fishing, fish smaller than the established minimum sizes must be released. Approximate minimum sizes for the most common species:

Current catch sizes and limits are established by an order of the State Agency for Fisheries of Ukraine and are subject to change. Anglers are personally responsible for complying with applicable regulations.

3. Safety rules on the water and on pontoons

3.1. Being on pontoons or in a boat while fishing under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is PROHIBITED in accordance with the Rules for the Protection of Human Life on Water Bodies (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine No. 301). Such individuals will be removed from the pontoon and the shore area.

3.2. While on a pontoon or in a boat, it is recommended to wear a life jacket, especially:

– if you are a poor swimmer;

– when fishing at night or in the evening;

– in adverse weather conditions (waves, wind, rain).

3.3. Conditions under which you MUST immediately leave the water and return to shore:

– the sounding of an air raid siren (Section 7 of these Rules);

– an approaching thunderstorm or a sudden increase in wind speed;

– visibility less than 500 meters (fog);

– wind speed exceeding 10 m/s (strong wind);

– feeling unwell.

3.4. The following is prohibited:

– rocking the pontoon or intentionally creating waves;

– using nets, traps, explosives, poison, electric current, or other prohibited gear for fishing;

– swimming beyond the buoys and outside the permitted water area;

– swimming from the pontoons in areas where other visitors are fishing;

– leaving children on the pontoon without adult supervision;

– throwing cigarette butts, trash, or bait scraps into the water or onto the pontoons.

3.5. Fishing at night and in the evening (after 9:00 PM) is at the angler’s own risk. It is recommended that you inform a guest or a member of staff that you will be fishing at night. At night, a flashlight and a life jacket are REQUIRED.

3.6. Parents or guardians are fully responsible for the safety of minors while fishing. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

4. Rules for using your own boat

4.1. Launching your own boat is permitted EXCLUSIVELY in the Blue Zone near the dock. Launching in other areas is prohibited.

4.2. Before launching your own boat, the User must:

– obtain approval from the Sunday Village administration;

– ensure the boat is in good working order and equipped with the necessary gear (life jackets for all passengers, oars, and mooring lines);

– check the weather forecast.

4.3. For motorboats: speed within the Sunday Village water area must not exceed 5 km/h (slow speed). Creating waves that are dangerous for swimmers and people on the pontoons is prohibited.

4.4. Boat owners are fully responsible for the safety of persons on their boat and for compliance with the Rules of Navigation on Inland Waterways in accordance with the Code of Inland Water Transport of Ukraine.

4.5. Mooring (docking) of private boats is permitted exclusively in designated areas within the Blue Zone. Docking at the beach pontoon is PROHIBITED.

5. Environmental responsibility and cleanliness

5.1. Sunday Village cares about the environmental condition of the river and the riparian zone. All anglers are required to:

– clean up after themselves: dispose of all trash (wrappers, bottles, food scraps, hooks, fishing line) in trash bins;

– not leave bait remains (worms, live bait) on the pontoon or shore;

– not pour technical fluids (fuel, oil) from motorboats into the water;

– not use river water to wash equipment with products containing chemicals;

– Do not damage riparian vegetation; do not cut down trees or bushes.

5.2. The area must be left clean after fishing. If significant pollution is found to be caused by a specific visitor, Sunday Village reserves the right to charge for cleanup costs.

5.3. Pursuant to Article 52 of the Law “On Fisheries,” the intentional or negligent pollution of a body of water that results in the death of fish or the deterioration of aquatic biological resources shall entail liability in accordance with applicable law.

6. Liability and compensation for damages

6.1. Anglers fish at their own risk and are personally responsible for complying with these Rules and Ukrainian fishing laws.

6.2. Sunday Village is not liable for:

– injuries or accidents resulting from the angler’s violation of safety rules;

– injuries or accidents resulting from being on the pontoon or in a boat while intoxicated;

– losses related to the malfunction of the angler’s own equipment or boat;

– fines and penalties imposed on the angler by government authorities for violating fishing regulations or the spawning ban;

– loss or damage to the angler’s own fishing equipment.

6.3. The angler is financially liable to Sunday Village for:

– damage to or destruction of pontoons, piers, and shore infrastructure caused by the angler’s fault;

– pollution of the water area or shore zone with fishing waste or trash;

– damage to marker buoys or shore equipment.

6.4. Procedure for documenting damages:

– Damages are documented in an Inspection Report drawn up in the presence of the User;

– The amount of damages is determined based on the Report and the Sunday Village price list;

– Compensation must be paid by the User by the date of departure.

6.5. Violations of fishing laws (use of prohibited fishing gear, violation of the spawning ban, catching fish in excess of the limit, etc.) entail administrative or criminal liability in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses (Art. 85, 85-1) and the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Art. 249). Sunday Village reserves the right to notify the relevant authorities (State Fisheries Agency, Fisheries Protection Patrol, police) in the event of any violations.

7. Actions to take when an air raid alarm is sound

7.1. When an air raid alarm is sounded, anglers must:

– immediately stop fishing;

– if on a pontoon, return to shore by the shortest route;

– if in their own boat, dock and go ashore;

– leave their equipment and proceed to the nearest shelter—the first floor of the Sunday Apart Hotel building—in accordance with the evacuation plan.

7.2. Remaining on the water, on pontoons, or in a boat during an air raid alert is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

7.3. A map of the shelters is available at the reception desk and on information boards throughout Sunday Village.

We wish you a great catch and an unforgettable fishing vacation!

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