Salmon and trout · Salmonidae
Brook trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
May be keptNon-native
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm
- Maximum size
- 60 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 North American salmonid similar to trout but with a dark, marbled back and white-edged fins. It has been stocked into cold, clear streams. Caught on the fly and with small spinners.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October – spawning
- November – spawning
- 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.
