Sheatfishes · Siluridae
Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm
- Maximum size
- 270 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 60 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 fish
Closed season
Statutory period: 2 May – 15 June
No closed season now. The next one starts on 3 May 2027.
- 2026: 4 May – 15 June
About
Europe's largest freshwater fish: in big rivers and lakes it can exceed two metres. It feeds mainly at night and will eat almost anything. Clonking, bottom fishing with fish baits and pellets are proven methods.
Waters with wels catfishSpawning 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.
