Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm
- Maximum size
- 45 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- none
- Daily limit
- general (10 kg)
There is no general closed season for this species, but local fishing rules may set one.
About
A small, silvery cyprinid with red eyes, common in almost all Hungarian waters. The basic float-fishing species and a popular bait fish for predator anglers. Caught on maggots, bread flake and hemp.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April – spawning
- May – spawning
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
The closed seasons and size limits shown here are the national (general) rules in Hungary. Some waters – such as Lake Balaton, Lake Velence or Lake Tisza – and local fishing rules may set different, stricter limits; always check the local rules before fishing.
