FISHING ORDER
(Bereki HE)

Valid from: 21.04.2024

1. General rules

• Documents Required
    - Hungarian Fishing Card
    - State Fishing License or State Tourist Fishing License and Catch Register
    - Area ticket or day ticket issued by local Association (Berek HE)
    - ID Card

• In order to protect the peacefullness of our fishing waters,the following are forbidden: listening to the radio loudly,playing music loudly , talking loudly or shouting etc
• Fishing may be stopped and anglers will be asked to leave by authorised fish warden if angler is under the influence of alcohol, drugs , or any other illicit substances

• Prohibition times for native fish species (Carp , Amur, Pike ,Sullo , Balin ) according to the National Fishing Regulations. Targeted catfish fishing is PROHIBITED during the catfish ban period and removing catfish is not permitted during this time.

• When fishing on the shore and waters, listed in the water register (Inner Lake , Outer Lake), everyone must comply with the National Rules
• It is FORBIDDEN to keep carp smaller than 35 cm measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail and carp and amur weighing 5kg or over
• It is FORBIDDEN to use braid as a main line. Its only allowed using max 40 cm braided hooklink.
• Fishing activity is FORBIDDEN in the fish farming area for one week after stocking.
• During the fish warden inspection or vehicle inspection, everyone must behave in a respectful manner and abide by the requests of the fish warden on duty, so the inspectors are able to carry out their duties.
• Baitfish nets no larger than one square meter are permitted for predatory fish fishing
• The carp mattress is a mandatory fish protection tool for all anglers.
  

 Separate regulations for the water management area:

Inner-Lake:

OPENING TIME: Year round

                  In the Medical Spa and Lido area and on the competition lake: Year round 05:00-21:00 (details in point II)
                  You cannot exchange a Boilie ticket for the Inner Lake, only for the Outer Lake

Outer Lake:

OPENING TIME: Year round

                  NIGHT FISHING WITH DAY TICKET: April 1 - October 31.
                  NIGHT FISHING FOR MEMBERS: Year round

 Mandantory fish protection equipment and appropriate behaviour for Boilie Ticket:

- Carp Mattress / Carb Fry
- Disinfection spray
- Large Fishing landing net (min. 90cm)
- Floating Carp Fishing Weighing Sling Retaining System
- Respectful handling of fish

II FISHERIES LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE ASSOCIATION'S WATER MANAGEMENT AREAS

• The fishing spot on the shore can only be occupied if any litter there has been cleared beforehand.
• The angler must remove all waste generated during fishing from the area. Discarded cigarette butts and seed shells, etc., are considered as litter too   (penalty: 30-60 day ban)
• It is FORBIDDEN to start fishing in any are which has not been left in a tidy , clean state. Any litter left  behind  must be collected before starting fishing and reported to the fish warden.
• There are no reserved places. No one is allowed to reserve a place in advance , should this occur the fish warden must be notified immediately.
• It is strictly FORBIDDEN to light a fire in either fish management water area. It is only possible after obtaining special management permission or in designated places
• In order to protect water quality, fishing can only be done with bait mix made from natural ingredients. IT IS FORBIDDEN to use dog food , or any food source which is toxic , rotten ,moldy or will negatively affect water quality.
• Rules regarding the amount of bait mix: 2 kg of bait mix or 1 kg of boilie
• In accordance with the rules of protection of nature and environment  in the fishing area and during fishing, it is forbidden to disturb the local wildlife, pollute the water or litter It is the users' duty to protect the natural and built up environment and maintain cleanliness, in addition to assuming financial responsibility for any damaged caused
• The angler must immediately report the sightings of any dead fish, water and environmental pollution to the fish warden or designated authority

Separate regulations for the water management area
Inner Lake:

• Night fishing is PROHIBITED all year round on the lake bordering the Medical Spa and Lido area, up to the road bridge. Fishing is only possible in this area between 05:00 and 21:00. During the opening hours specified in point I.
• Fishing in the camping and Medical Spa and Lido areas is only possible with a valid wristband entitling you to enter the area.

Outer Lake:

• After finishing catfishing with a tension line, it is mandatory to remove the break line waste, as well as the line sinking weights, deposited buoys, stakes, line deflectors, etc.
  
  

III REGULATIONS AND PROVISIONS OF DEVICE USE·        

• It is possible to use a boat for feeding on both lakes
• Boat-mounted fish radar is permitted
• Only electric powered engine are allowed in the water management areas Separate regulations for the water management area

Inner Lake

• It is strictly PROHIBITED to take fishing accessories by boat onto Inner Lake.
• The use of a fishing feed boat on the Inner Lake is PROHIBITED.
• It is FORBIDDEN to carry out long-haul fishing on the Inner Lake.

Outer Lake:

• When catfish fishing with a tensioner, bringing and placing the baitfish by  boat on the main tensioner line is allowed and according to II. it is mandatory to comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations described in Point II
• When catfishing, it is permissible to bring in the stupes by boat.
• Bringing in fishing accessories by boat is only possible if you hold a boilier ticket.
• A fishing bait boat can only be used with a valid boilier ticket. Boilier tickets are non -transferable for both transporting equipment and feeding.
• Equipment permitted on feeder boat: hook release, fish radar, autopilot system, led reflector (no explanation required)
• PROHIBITED on feeder boats: "H"-buoy and tilting buoy retrieval hooks
• The fish warden can help retrieve a feeder boat. The fee for this is HUF 2,500 if the angler does not have his own boat.

SPECIAL RULES

• According to 2023 MOHOSZ regulations, the use of a three-pronged hook is now FORBIDDEN!
• The use of three-pronged hooks and wire stakes are accepted by Mohosz for predatory fish fishing ONLY
• The use of a cutting hook is PROHIBITED!
• When catfish fishing, a maximum of 2 1-pronged hooks are allowed per Rod
• For sport catfish anglers, if possible, lay the fish on a wet sheet before taking photos. It is FORBIDDEN to lift the fish vertically through the mouth and gill openings.
• Clucking from a boat is not allowed.
• It is PROHIBITED to place a fixed feeding buoy in fish farming areas, only a tilting buoy is possible, which needs to be cleaned periodically.
• The use of fish radar for bed mapping is permitted.

Separate regulations for the water management area

 Inner Lake: ---
Outer Lake

• When sport fishing for catfish, stakes and line guide stakes can be used for the tensioning method, but the angler must remove them after fishing. Failure to do so will result in a penalty.
• Concerning the boilier accessories, lead core can be used, it is not dependent on riverbed conditions, but it is not prohibited up to a maximum length of 100 cm
• Long shank fishing hooks are not mandantory in the boilier accessories, but can be used freely if the angler prefers it.
• When fishing with the boilier area ticket, only loose lead or inline lead is allowed. Fixing the lead with a fixed swivel, clip or other method is FORBIDDEN.
• In the boilier "removable" accessories, if the clip is closed, glued, fixed with a quick tie, etc. this will result in a sanction and the immediate termination of fishing!

ROD, QUANTITY AND SIZE LIMITATION

•   Rod
  - Adult angler: 2 Rods, 1 Hook per Rod
  - Non member angler:  2 Rods, 1 Hook per Rod
  - Senior over 65, Youth, International: 1 Rod, 1 Hook
• - Sport angler: 1  Rod, 1 Hook
  - Child angler: 1 Rod with bobber , 1 hook
  - Boilie angler: 2 Rods 1 Hook per Rod
  - Catfish angler: 2 Rods , 2 1-pronged hook per rod
  - Spin Fishing angler: 1 Rod , 1 bait

 From 2024, the additional fish takeaway ticket has been discontinued.
-  Amur is classed as other native fish
-  According to Mohosz, the daily allowance is a maximum of 3 natives
-  Catfish over 70cm and under 130 can be taken away. Catfish outside of this range must be released!
-  Calculating the weekly quantity: A calendar week runs from Monday to Sunday and the restriction applies during this time. On Monday at 00:00, the week and weekly number limit will start again. 

VI. PRINCIPAL VIOLATIONS AND APPLICABLE SANCTIONS

• The angler, as the holder of a regional ticket, acknowledges the national and local rules for fishing and agrees to fully comply with them. The angler acknowledges that they must to comply with rules and cooperate during fish warden inspections
• In the event of  illegal fishing: a fine or ban will be imposed by the fish management authority in connection with any violation committed in the water areas covered by the territorial license, or in case of a violation of the rules as defined in the local fishing regulations, your territorial license may be revoked and you may be banned from the given fishing territory.
• The following will result immediate cancellation of a regional ticket and subsequent ban from purchasing ticket:
  
  • Committing a crime related to fishing (e.g. high-value theft, poaching, animal cruelty): 3-5 years
  • Refusing or obstructing the implementation of the fish warden measures: 3-5 years
  • Unauthorized fishing by a banned person : 1-5 years, but at least twice the period of the ban
  • Violation of the upper size limit: 1-5 years
  • Violation of the lower size limit: 1-5 years
  • Violation of the quantity limit: 1-5 years
  • Providing false personal data, falsifying fishing documents or modifying such personal data when providing any fishing-related data: 1-5 years
  • Violation established by the fisheries authority for acts not specifically mentioned here: 1-3 years, but at least the period of the ban
  • Marking and mutilating fish: 1-3 years
  • Violation of the management rules of the catch log (falsification, alteration of entered data, failure to enter fish): 1-3 years
  • Keeping fish: protected by a prohibition period, or declared protected by law, or cannot be caught: 1-3 years
  • Transport or attempted transport of the fish alive , protected by size restrictions alive  1-3 years
  • Violation of other prohibitions set out in the framework of the National Fishing Regulations: 3 months - 1 year

VII. FINAL PROVISIONS

• The issuer of the regional ticket, as a legal entity, the fish management association ,  do not assume responsibility for accidents or damages occurring in the area managed by them and are not liable to pay compensation if an accident occurs.
• Anglers may use the equipment, fishing and water facilities located on the waterfront and in the fishing areas solely AT THEIR OWN RISK.
• In matters not regulated here, the Civil Code, the laws and MOHOSZ regulations on fishing, fish farming, fish protection, environmental and nature protection, and law enforcement activities, as well as the regulations and provisions of the association's bylaws, shall govern.
• Before engaging in the activity of fishing, the angler must familiarize himself with and comply with CII of 2013 on fish management and fish protection during fishing. Act (Hhvtv.) and 133/2013 issued for its implementation. (XII.29.) VM decree (Vhr.), as well as the rules of the National Fishing Order and the local fishing order.