Salmon and trout · Salmonidae
Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
May be keptNon-native
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm
- Maximum size
- 100 cm
- Minimum size to keep
- none
- Daily limit
- no national limit
There is no general closed season for this species, but local fishing rules may set one.
About
A North American trout with a characteristic pinkish stripe along its side. It is stocked mainly into put-and-take trout lakes and some streams, where it can be fished in winter too. Caught on the fly, with spinners and trout paste.
Waters with rainbow troutSpawning season
Does not spawn in Hungary.
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.
