Where to catch topmouth gudgeon in Romania
Topmouth gudgeon · Pseudorasbora parva
Size: 6-8 cm; maximum 12 cm
- Small, upturned mouth, pointing obliquely upwards, without barbels
- Each scale with a crescent-shaped black edge; the young have a dark lateral stripe
- An invasive species from Asia, very common in ponds and fish ponds; feeds on the bottom
Rules on natural waters
Don't put it back in the water
An invasive species on the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014): releasing it into the environment is forbidden.
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 topmouth gudgeon (39)
Based on the species listed on each spot's page; counties with the most spots first.