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Danube Delta
UNESCO World HeritageWels Catfish & Pike mecca
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Romania.
Fishing in Romania 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
May–Jun
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Annual card: From 100-300 RON (~20-60 EUR). Tourist cards: From 50 RON (~10 EUR)/day.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At the AJVPS (fishing association) or online. Tourist cards at local clubs.
- Cost
- Annual card: From 100-300 RON (~20-60 EUR). Tourist cards: From 50 RON (~10 EUR)/day.
- Validity
- Day, week or annual cards
- Available online?
- Yes
Romania has the spectacular Danube Delta — one of the largest wetlands in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The license system is cheap and straightforward. The Danube Delta offers unique fishing experiences.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Danube Delta: April-October. Catfish: June-September. Trout: April-September. Coast: Summer.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Izvorul Muntelui Reservoir
Huge mountain lakePike-perch & Pike
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Sulina Canal
Deepwater fishing for giant Wels Catfish
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Lake Raduta / Sarulesti
World famous Carp lake
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Chilia Branch
Largest Danube mouth branchWild Carp & Wels Catfish
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Pike: February-April. Catfish: May-June. Sturgeon: Protected year-round! Trout: October-March.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Pike: 3/day. Catfish: 2/day. Zander: 3/day. Carp: 3/day. Sturgeon: ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN (protected)!
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Live baitfish prohibited. Night fishing regionally restricted.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Mandatory for all sturgeon species! Increasingly for predatory fish.
What does it cost?
10-20 €
License
10-20 EUR/day or 20-60 EUR/year. Very cheap!
80-200 €
Guide per day
80-200 EUR/day. Danube Delta lodge: 100-250 EUR/day.
25-50 €
Daily budget
Budget: 25-50 EUR (very affordable!). Comfort: 100-200 EUR (Delta lodge, guide).
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Romania45.94°, 24.97°
🎣 Live catches in rumaenien
2 verified catches
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Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At the AJVPS (fishing association) or online. Tourist cards at local clubs. — Romania has the spectacular Danube Delta — one of the largest wetlands in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The license system is cheap and straightforward. The Danube Delta offers unique fishing experiences.
Rules in detail
The Danube Delta is a labyrinth of channels, lakes and reeds. House sturgeon (Beluga sturgeon) still live here — strictly protected! Catfish, pike and zander in abundance.
Freshwater
Danube Delta (unique!), Danube, Carpathian streams. Enormous potential, little fished.
Saltwater
245 km Black Sea coast. Little developed for recreational anglers.
Equipment
Basic equipment in tackle shops. For Danube Delta: Organized via guide/lodge.
Guides
Danube Delta guide + boat: 100-200 EUR/day. Carpathian trout: 80-150 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flights to Bucharest. Rental car. Danube Delta: Boat from Tulcea (organized).
Safety
Danube Delta: Mosquitoes extreme! Mosquito protection mandatory. Country generally safe.
Customs & fish export
EU member: No restrictions.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 15, 2026
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