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Fishing in Hungary

MOHOSZ (Magyar Országos Horgász Szövetség) · mohosz.hu

Plan your trip with up-to-date fishing rules in Hungary, where to buy a Hungary fishing license, common fish species (Wels catfish, Common carp, Pike, Zander), closed seasons and key waters. All info is sourced from MOHOSZ (Magyar Országos Horgász Szövetség).

Hungary fishing guide — license, rules and species

Licenses & permits

Where to buy

  • State fishing cardhorgaszjegy.hu (online) · HUF 4 600/year (adult)
  • Territorial ticket — BalatonBalatoni Halgazdálkodási Nonprofit Zrt. · HUF 18 000–28 000/year
  • Tourist ticket (7 days)Local MOHOSZ outlets · HUF 3 500–7 000

General rules

Species-specific rules

SpeciesWaterMin sizeBag limitClosed seasonNotes
Pike40 cm3/dayFeb 1 – Mar 31
Zander30 cm3/dayMar 1 – Apr 30
Wels catfish60 cm3/dayMay 2 – Jun 15
Common carp30 cm3/dayMay 2 – May 31
Asp40 cm3/dayMar 1 – Apr 30
Tench25 cm5/day
Burbot25 cm5/day

Common species in Hungary

EnglishUngerskaScientificFAOMin sizeClosed seasonMethodsKey waters
Wels catfishHarcsaSilurus glanis
SOM
60 cmMay 2–Jun 15Clonking, bait, lureTisza, Danube, Lake Balaton
Common carpPontyCyprinus carpio
CYP
30 cmMay 2–May 31Bottom, boiliesLake Balaton, Tisza-tó, reservoirs
PikeCsukaEsox lucius
FPI
40 cmFeb 1–Mar 31Spin, dead baitLake Balaton, Tisza-tó
ZanderSüllőSander lucioperca
FPP
30 cmMar 1–Apr 30Jig, verticalLake Balaton, Danube
AspBalinLeuciscus aspius40 cmMar 1–Apr 30Spin, flyDanube, Tisza
PerchSügérPerca fluviatilis
FPE
Spin, jigAll lakes
TenchCompóTinca tinca
TEN
25 cmFloat, bottomBackwaters, oxbow lakes
BreamDévérkeszegAbramis brama
FBR
Bottom, feederTisza, Danube
BurbotMenyhalLota lota25 cmBottomCold rivers

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Hungary

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Disclaimer: regulations vary by region and change frequently. Always verify with the official source before fishing.