Information · Fishing closed season 2026: periods by water and by species
When the season opens for pike, zander, perch and carp (2026)
On natural waters (rivers, lakes, the Danube), fishing for each species stops during its own closed season and during the general closed season. The dates below are calculated from the same periods as the closed-season page (Order 23/297/2025). On private lakes, each lake's rules apply.
The closed-season order for 2027 has not been published yet. Until then, the periods below are those of 2026 (Order 23/297/2025); we will update the page when the new order appears.
| Species | Fishing allowed again from | Danube Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Pike | 21 March, 8 June | 8 June |
| Zander | 8 June | 8 June |
| Perch | 8 June | 8 June |
| Carp | 8 June | 8 June |
When does the pike season open?
The pike season opens on 21 March, after the species closed season (1 February – 20 March). From 9 April to 7 June comes the general closed season, and fishing reopens on 8 June.
In the Danube Delta, the pike closed season runs 1 February – 7 June: there the season opens on 8 June.
When does the zander season open?
The zander season opens on 8 June, after the species and the general closed season (20 March – 7 June).
When does the perch season open?
The perch season opens on 8 June, after the species and the general closed season (20 March – 7 June).
When does the carp season open?
The carp season opens on 8 June, after the general closed season (9 April – 7 June).
Border waters
- Border waters with Bulgaria, Serbia and Moldova: 24 April - 7 June (45 days)
- Border waters with Ukraine (including the Tisza and Musura Bay): 16 April - 30 May (45 days)
- The Prut and the Stânca-Costești reservoir: 9 April - 7 June (60 days)
On these waters the general closed season has other dates, and so does the season opening. All closed seasons · Am I allowed to fish today?