Burbots · Lotidae
Burbot
Lota lota
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm
- Maximum size
- 100 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 25 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 kg
There is no general closed season for this species, but local fishing rules may set one.
About
The only freshwater member of the cod family – a cold-loving, nocturnal fish that spawns in winter under the ice. In Hungary it mainly lives in the Danube and larger rivers. Caught in winter at night by ledgering worms or fish strips.
Waters with burbotSpawning season
- January – spawning
- February – spawning
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December – spawning
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.
