Perches · Percidae
Ruffe
Gymnocephalus cernua
No takeNative
This species may not be kept: if hooked by accident, release it gently and immediately.
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm
- Maximum size
- 25 cm
About
A small, slimy perch relative with a spiny dorsal fin, living on the bottom of large rivers and lakes. It often takes maggot or worm baits. Under Hungarian rules it may not be kept, and any fish caught must be released.
Spawning 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.
