Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Crucian carp
Carassius carassius
No takeNative
This species may not be kept: if hooked by accident, release it gently and immediately.
- Typical size
- 15–30 cm
- Maximum size
- 50 cm
About
A deep-bodied, golden native crucian carp that has been pushed out of most waters by the introduced Prussian carp. Its dorsal fin is convex and there is often a dark spot in front of the tail. It may not be kept: any fish caught must be released.
Spawning 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.
