Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Common carp
Cyprinus carpio
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 40–80 cm
- Maximum size
- 120 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 30 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 fish
Closed season
Statutory period: 2 May – 31 May
No closed season now. The next one starts on 3 May 2027.
- 2026: 4 May – 29 May
About
Hungary's most popular sport fish, found in almost every still water and in the larger rivers. It feeds on the bottom, so ledgering, feeder and boilie fishing work best. Mirror, common and leather carp are farmed forms of the same species.
Waters with common carpSpawning 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.
