Sturgeons · Acipenseridae
Siberian sturgeon
Acipenser baerii
May be keptNon-native
- Typical size
- 50–100 cm
- Maximum size
- 200 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 sturgeon of Siberian origin stocked into fishing lakes and fish farms. It feeds on the bottom with its underslung mouth and is caught on worms and pellets. It prefers cooler water and is sensitive in summer heat.
Waters with Siberian sturgeonSpawning season
Does not spawn in Hungary.
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.
