The commercial size limit is the minimum size of a fish, upon reaching which its catch is permitted. It is established to prevent the capture of young individuals that have not yet grown and reproduced.

The commercial size limit is the minimum size of a fish, upon reaching which its catch is permitted. It is established to prevent the capture of young individuals that have not yet grown and reproduced.

According to the Rules of Fishery Management and Fishing, a commercial size limit is established for 15 species of fish. For example, the size of caught zander or pike must not be less than 40 centimetres. The capture of fish that have not reached the commercial size limit is considered a violation of the rules.

Fish Species

Commercial Size Limit for Specific Fish Species (cm)

 

Commercial Fishing

Amateur Fishing

 Whitefish

40

40

 Eel

50

Catch prohibited

Common Pike

40

40

 Bream

27

Not established

 Ide

25

25

 Tench

22

22

 White Amur

40

40

not established

 Common carp

20

20

 Asp

34

34

 Bleak

24

24

 Zander

40

40

Wels catfish

70

70

Burbot

36

36

 Chub

25

25