Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Chub
Squalius cephalus
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm
- Maximum size
- 60 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 25 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 kg
Closed season
Statutory period: 15 April – 31 May
No closed season now. The next one starts on 15 April 2027.
- 2026: 15 April – 29 May
About
A broad-headed, large-scaled omnivore found everywhere from streams to big rivers. Very wary, yet it will take almost anything from bread crust and cherries to small lures. An exciting catch on the fly as well.
Waters with chubSpawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April – spawning
- May – spawning
- June – spawning
- 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.
