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Freshwater fish

Zope

Ballerus ballerus

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Lakes and rivers

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Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

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Fishing rules

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Scientific name
Ballerus ballerus
Water type
Freshwater
Other names
Zope

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Zope found in?

In our records Zope appears in these seas: Lakes and rivers — Northern Germany, Lakes and rivers — Eastern Germany, Lakes and rivers — Northern Poland, Lakes and rivers — Czechia, Lakes and rivers — Hungary, Lakes and rivers — Serbia.

In which months is Zope at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Lakes and rivers — Eastern Germany August–October; Lakes and rivers — Northern Germany August–October; Lakes and rivers — Northern Poland June–October; Lakes and rivers — Czechia July–October; Lakes and rivers — Hungary May–October; Lakes and rivers — Serbia June–October.

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