On the 8th of June 2023, in the Balkhash branch of LLP «Fisheries Research and Production Center» was a meeting held between Deputy General Director Asylbekova S.Zh., director of the Balkhash branch E.E. Kumataeva, the head of the Balkhash-Alakol Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate Abibekov D.E. and fishermen of the Aktogay district. There was conversation on the issues of work to determine the similarities and differences in the catch and selectivity of traditional fishing gear (nylon nets) and fishing gear made of synthetic monofilaments and monofilament. Research work within the framework of the control fishing continues.