The wels catfish is very sensitive to cold, which is why it hibernates earlier than other fish species. During this period, the catfish does not feed and is practically immobile, making it completely vulnerable in its wintering pits.
The wels catfish is very sensitive to cold, which is why it hibernates earlier than other fish species. During this period, the catfish does not feed and is practically immobile, making it completely vulnerable in its wintering pits.
As winter approaches, the catfish settles in pits and/or other shelters, where it spends the winter period in a motionless state, thereby becoming easy prey for unscrupulous anglers. In order to conserve the European wels catfish during the winter period, **from November 1 to March 31**, its catch is prohibited everywhere.
The ban on catching the Chud whitefish is related to the spawning period of this species. In order to create favourable conditions for its reproduction, catching the Chud whitefish is prohibited **from November 1 to December 15**.
The catch of these fish species during the closed season will cost offenders 12 base units for each European wels catfish and 9 base units for each Chud whitefish.