Gobies · Gobiidae
Round goby
Neogobius melanostomus
May be keptNon-native
- Typical size
- 10–18 cm
- Maximum size
- 25 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- none
- Daily limit
- no national limit
There is no general closed season for this species, but local fishing rules may set one.
About
A goby spreading up the Danube from the Black Sea region; its pelvic fins are fused into a suction disc. It is now abundant along the stone-lined banks of rivers and often steals baits. A spontaneously spreading newcomer.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April – spawning
- May – spawning
- June – spawning
- July – spawning
- August – spawning
- 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.
