Perches · Percidae
Balon's ruffe
Gymnocephalus baloni
ProtectedNative
A protected species – catching it is prohibited. If caught by accident, release it gently and immediately.
- Typical size
- 8–12 cm
- Maximum size
- 15 cm
About
A deeper-bodied, darkly banded relative of the ruffe, living in the slower, deeper parts of large rivers. Small and rarely met by anglers. A protected species that may not be caught.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March
- 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.
