Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna
Updated: Oct 2, 2026 · Coordinates: 46.2640, 20.0240
Water report
The Matyer-Subasai-focsatorna is a canal in Hungary that is part of a larger system, including the Maty-eri-tato, which is known for sport fishing. The canal is located near Szeged and supplies water from the Tisza to the Maty-eri-tato, as well as discharging water towards the Gjalai Holt-Tisza. The canal is rich in a variety of fish stocks, including both peaceful and predatory species, and is regularly stocked. Although the larger part of the Maty-eri-tato is a competition course, the eastern shore is open to recreational fishing all year round.
Fish in Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna
Species anglers report here. Open a fish for the full guide: season, methods, baits and tips.
- Common carpCyprinus carpio
The heavyweight of still and slow water that built a whole branch of angling.
- Grass carpCtenopharyngodon idella
The vegetarian torpedo that fights like nothing else in the lake.
- Crucian carpCarassius carassius
The golden, shy little carp of weedy ponds and forgotten backwaters.
- Common breamAbramis brama
The bronze shoal fish of big rivers and lakes — the feeder angler's bread and butter.
- ZanderSander lucioperca
The low-light hunter of deep, murky rivers and reservoirs.
- Northern pikeEsox lucius
The ambush predator with the biggest teeth in European fresh water.
- AspLeuciscus aspius
Europe's only predatory cyprinid — the silver missile of fast, open river water.
- Wels catfishSilurus glanis
Europe's biggest freshwater fish — a night-feeding giant of deep, slow rivers.
- SterletAcipenser ruthenus
The small, fringed-barbel sturgeon of the Danube and its big tributaries.
- Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus)
- PumpkinseedLepomis gibbosus
The dazzling North American sunfish that has colonised Europe's warm shallows.
- BarbelBarbus barbus
The bronze powerhouse of fast, gravel-bottomed rivers.
- TenchTinca tinca
The olive-green, red-eyed summer fish of weedy lakes and misty dawns.
- Black bullheadAmeiurus melas
The small, spiny, invasive American catfish that bites on almost anything.
- Prussian carpCarassius gibelio
The tough, silvery all-rounder that fills every lowland water in the Danube basin.
Best fishing methods
Fishing on canal
A canal is a straight, shallow water with its features under the surface, not on the bank. The cross-section is a shelf on each side dropping into a central track, and the bottom of the near shelf and the far shelf are the two lines where roach, bream and perch feed. Any bridge, lock, boat mooring or narrowing where the current speeds up is a magnet for fish, as is a bend with overhanging trees. Boat traffic stirs the bottom and, oddly, often switches on the bite. In summer weed and lily beds along the edge shelter tench and carp; in winter fish hold in the deepest, most sheltered lengths near bridges and towns, where the water is a degree warmer. Flow is usually slight but changes when locks or pumps operate.
Pole and float fishing is the canal method: a light float on the far shelf or the bottom of the near shelf, with small baits and little, regular feeding. Feeder fishing with a small cage or method feeder covers the central track and takes bream and hybrids. Ledgering close to bridges or boats catches carp and tench. Spinning with light jigs and small crankbaits along the far shelf and moorings finds perch and zander, while wobbling dead baits in the deeper lengths takes pike. Keep everything light — the water is rarely deep and never far away.
Spring warms a canal fast, and the shallow far shelf fishes well early. Early summer is the top time for tench and bream in the weedy lengths, and for perch on lures. Boat-heavy summer days push the fish to the edges and the fishing improves after the traffic stops in the evening. Autumn brings zander and pike into the open, and the clearest, coldest winter water keeps the fish in the deep, sheltered lengths near structure.
Plumb the far shelf carefully and fish exactly where it meets the deeper track — most canal fish move up and down that single line all day.
Regulations
Closed seasons, minimum sizes and protected species for this water are shown in the Shoalmap app, alongside the 14-day forecast, baits and positions.
Nearby waters
Other reported waters within reach of Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna.
Frequently asked questions
Which fish can you catch at Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna?
Anglers report Common carp, Grass carp, Crucian carp, Common bream, Zander, Northern pike at Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna. Open any species above for a full guide on how, when and with what to catch it.
When is the best time to fish Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna?
It depends on the species: predators bite best at dawn, dusk and in autumn, while carp and other cyprinids peak in the warm months. Shoalmap scores every day of the next two weeks for Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna from live weather, river level and the moon.
What are the fishing rules at Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna?
Rules such as closed seasons, minimum sizes and licences differ by country, region and water. Shoalmap shows the regulations that apply to Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna in the app — always confirm with the local authority before you fish.
Where exactly is Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna?
Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna is a canal; the coordinates and a map are shown on this page, and the Shoalmap app navigates you to the nearest access point.
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Open Matyér–Subasai-főcsatorna in the appFishing information is compiled from public sources and AI-assisted research and is indicative only. Always verify current local regulations before you fish. Water data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Weather by Open-Meteo.