Pescar LegalWhen can you fish for Pontic shad in Romania 2026?
Alosa immaculata (pontica)
Depends on the local sector
Closed seasons
For Pontic shad the closure differs by Danube sector; check the interval for your local sector (see the table below).
Closure by Danube sector
| Sector | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sea → Ceatal Chilia (Mm 43) | 31 Mar – 9 Apr | 10 |
| Ceatal Chilia (Mm 43) → Vadul Oii (km 238) | 5 Apr – 19 Apr | 15 |
| Vadul Oii (km 238) → Chiciu (km 374.5) | 15 Apr – 29 Apr | 15 |
| Chiciu (km 374.5) → Iron Gates II Dam (incl. Gogoșu branch km 874.8) | 25 Apr – 9 May | 15 |
| In front of the Danube mouths into the sea (5 km offshore + branch corridor) | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | 365 |
Minimum keep size
Minimum keep size: 22 cm. Specimens below this size must be released immediately.
Source: Ordin 342/2008, anexă (Alosa pontica, 22 cm)
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)
- value-based / criminalValue-based fine: min = annual value of the fish product, max = 5× (repeat within 3 years: 2×-8×). Not a fixed sum. (Legea 176/2024, Cap. XII art. 55 (amendă valorică; reținere recreativă sub dimensiune, lit. j))
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.
Frequently asked questions
When can you fish for Pontic shad in Romania?
For Pontic shad the closure differs by Danube sector; check the interval for your local sector (see the table below).
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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