Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Prussian carp
Carassius gibelio
InvasiveNon-native
An invasive non-native species: fish caught must not be returned to the water.
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm
- Maximum size
- 45 cm
About
An invasive crucian of Asian origin that has displaced the native crucian carp almost everywhere. Very prolific and abundant in almost every water. As an invasive species, any fish caught must not be released.
Waters with Prussian carpSpawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April
- 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.
