Fishing season in Hungary kicks off with record-breaking catches
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As May begins, fishing season in Hungary is off to a spectacular start, with local waters already yielding some truly gigantic catches. Two recent stories highlight just how rewarding this time of year can be for anglers.
Monster catfish in Hungary
On 2 May, well-known Hungarian sport angler Krisztián Jankovich, a multiple national record-holder, landed a monster catfish at the Palotás Reservoir in Nógrád County. Using a stealthy approach while standing in the water during bleak spawning season, he hooked what he described as the catch of his life: the fish measured 265 cm in length, had a girth of 116 cm, and weighed a staggering 106 kilograms. After a successful weigh-in and photo, the fish was safely released back into the lake.
This remarkable catch comes close to the national record held by Péter Bányai, who landed a 256-cm, 119.4-kg catfish in June 2024 at Lake Széki in Veszprém County. The Palotás Reservoir is known for producing monster fish, including a 36.4-kg carp and a nearly 100-kg, 229-cm catfish caught in previous seasons.
Danube: Massive bighead carp
Meanwhile, the Ráckeve–Soroksár branch of the Danube (RSD) also delivered a stunning surprise. On 29 April, young but experienced angler Szabolcs Bán was casting with a 2.7-meter spinning rod when he first hooked a 4–5-kg catfish, which he quickly released. Just minutes later, something far bigger struck.
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