Carps and minnows · Cyprinidae
Vimba bream
Vimba vimba
May be keptNative
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm
- Maximum size
- 50 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- 20 cm
- Daily limit
- 3 kg
Closed season
Statutory period: 15 April – 31 May
No closed season now. The next one starts on 15 April 2027.
- 2026: 15 April – 29 May
About
Named for its long, downturned snout, it lives in rivers, often alongside barbel. At spawning time the males turn dark on the back and flanks. Caught on the feeder with maggots and worms.
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.
