Huchen – protected species, fishing prohibited
Huchen (Danube salmon) · Hucho hucho
Size: usually 2-3 kg; can reach 1-2 m and 10-52 kg
- The largest salmonid in Romania's waters; elongated, cylindrical body, relatively large scales
- Large head, conical snout, wide mouth with strong teeth; has an adipose fin
- Brownish-grey back, silvery flanks; big mountain rivers with a stony bed
- Endemic to the Danube basin -- a 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 huchen (2)
Based on the species listed on each spot's page; counties with the most spots first.