When can you fish for Dolphins in Romania 2026?

Delphinidae

Prohibited all year round

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Closed seasons

Fishing for this species is prohibited year-round.

Minimum keep size

No minimum size is specified for Dolphins in the sources used.

Fines (indicative)

2.000–4.000 RONFishing during prohibition periods and in protection zones; or within 500 m downstream of dams. (Legea 176/2024, Cap. XII art. 52)

Today's status

This page explains the rule; it does not show a “live” status. Whether fishing is allowed today depends on the exact date and the zone (water) where you fish. Open the Pescar Legal app and pick your zone for the current-day verdict.

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Frequently asked questions

When can you fish for Dolphins in Romania?

Dolphins is a protected species: fishing is prohibited year-round in Romania. Accidentally caught specimens must be released immediately.

Data updated on 2026-07-27 · Source: Ordinul 23/297/2025 (MO 95/01.02.2025), formă consolidată cu Ordinul 260/2025 (MO 929/08.10.2025); dimensiuni: Ordinul 342/2008 cu modif. Ordinul 304/2023

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