Perches · Percidae
European perch
Perca fluviatilis
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 15–30 cm
- Maximum size
- 60 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 15 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 kg
Closed season
Statutory period: 1 March – 30 April
No closed season now. The next one starts on 1 March 2027.
- 2026: 2 March – 30 April
About
A striped predator with a spiny dorsal fin that often hunts in shoals. It occurs in almost every water and is an easy catch for beginners too. Maggots, worms and small lures all work well.
Waters with European perchSpawning season
- January
- February
- March – spawning
- April – spawning
- May – spawning
- June
- 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.
