Legal fishing on natural waters

Applies to wild fishing (public waters) -- private lakes set their own rules, shown on each lake's page.

For information only, not guaranteed legal advice. There are many local exceptions (Danube Delta, border waters, catch-and-release sections) not covered here. Always check the official ANADSPA (formerly ANPA) source before fishing.

Closed season

General closed season (natural waters)

9 April - 7 June

60 days, valid for most natural waters in Romania.

Fishing closed season 2026: every period, by water and by species

Legal minimum sizes

Carp35 cm
Zander40 cm
Pike40 cm
Wels catfish50 cm
Chub25 cm
Asp30 cm
Trout20 cm
Tench25 cm
Perch12 cm
Prussian carp15 cm
Barbel27 cm
Bream25 cm
Nase20 cm

Official sources:

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