Beluga sturgeon – protected species, fishing prohibited
Beluga sturgeon · Huso huso
Size: usually 1-3 m and 100-150 kg; can exceed 5 m
- The largest sturgeon and the largest fish in Europe's fresh waters
- Short, conical snout; underslung, crescent-shaped mouth; 4 laterally flattened barbels
- No scales; five rows of bony plates; dark grey back, white belly
- Swims up the Danube from the Black Sea -- PROTECTED all year, release it immediately
Rules on natural waters
Release it immediately
Fishing for sturgeons is forbidden all year. Fish caught by accident must be released alive.
Species closed season: all year (except for scientific purposes)
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 beluga sturgeon (2)
Based on the species listed on each spot's page; counties with the most spots first.