Zingel – protected species, fishing prohibited
Zingel · Zingel zingel
Size: 15-30 cm; maximum 48 cm
- Two separate dorsal fins, the first with 13-15 spines
- Spindle-shaped body, flattened head; irregular dark spots and bars on a yellowish background
- Lives on the bottom, in the current of big waters (the Danube, big rivers); spawns on sand
- Protected species -- release it
Rules on natural waters
Release it immediately
A protected species: fishing for it is forbidden all year in natural waters.
Species closed season: all year
The rules above are for natural waters (rivers, lakes, the Danube), where you also need a permit. On a private lake the lake's rules apply: many are catch & release or have their own limits.
Fishing spots with zingel (3)
Based on the species listed on each spot's page; counties with the most spots first.