Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
White bream
Blicca bjoerkna
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm
- Maximum size
- 35 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
Similar to the common bream but smaller, with larger eyes and reddish bases to the paired fins. Common in almost all still and slow-flowing waters. One of the most frequent catches on float and feeder.
Spawning 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.
