Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wälin | Germany · German | Reference |
| Waller | Austria · German | Reference |
| Waller | Germany · German | Reference |
| Waller | Switzerland · German | Reference |
| Wallerfisch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Weller | Germany · German | Reference |
| Welro | Germany · German | Reference |
| Wels | Austria · German | Reference |
| Wels | Estonia | Reference |
| Wels | Germany · German | Reference |
| Wels | Kazakhstan | Reference |
| Wels | United States | Reference |
| Wels | Uzbekistan | Reference |
| Wels catfish | Austria | Reference |
| Wels catfish | Türkiye | Reference |
| Wels catfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Wels catfish | United States | Reference |
| Wils | Germany · German | Reference |
| Wilß | Germany · German | Reference |
| Wölz | Germany · German | Reference |
| Danube catfish | United States | Reference |
| Donauwels | Germany · German | Reference |
| Europäischer flußwels | Germany · German | Reference |
| European catfish | Russia | Reference |
| European catfish | United States | Reference |
| Peixe-gato | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Schaden | Germany · German | Reference |
| Schaiden | Germany · German | Reference |
| Schait | Germany · German | Reference |
| Scharn | Germany · German | Reference |
| Scheid | Germany · German | Reference |
| Scheidel | Germany · German | Reference |
| Sheatfish | Russia | Reference |
| Sheatfish | United States | Reference |
| Silure glane | France · French | Reference |
| Silure glane | Switzerland · French | Reference |
| Silure glane | Global · French | Reference |
| Siluro | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Siluro-europeu | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Som catfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Uwelra | Germany · German | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Global — FAOLEX
Find the national fisheries law and responsible agency. Local fishing rules remain unverified.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Afghanistan · Albania · Armenia · Austria · Azerbaijan · Belarus · Bosnia Herzego. · Bulgaria · China · Croatia · Czechia · Estonia · France · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Hungary · Iran · Italy · Kazakhstan · Latvia · Lithuania · Moldova · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Romania · Russia · Serbia · Slovakia · Slovenia · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Syria · Tunisia · Turkmenistan · Türkiye · UK Gr. Britain · Ukraine · Uzbekistan
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.