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European Bullhead
Cottus gobio
The European bullhead is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater sculpin of clear, cool streams and rivers across much of Europe. It hides among stones and feeds on aquatic insect larvae and other tiny benthic prey.
European Carp
Cyprinus carpio
European Carp is a large freshwater cyprinid widely introduced worldwide and common in slow rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. It feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, seeds, detritus, and plant matter, and is a popular angling fish in many regions.
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
European chub (Squalius cephalus) is a robust cyprinid of slow to moderate rivers, canals, and stillwaters across much of Europe. It is an opportunistic feeder that can be caught on natural baits and small surface lures, especially in warm weather.
European Conger
Conger conger
European conger (Conger conger) is a large, nocturnal marine eel of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It hides in rocky reefs, wrecks, and burrows by day, then hunts fish and crustaceans at night.
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a catadromous eel that grows in fresh, brackish, and coastal waters across Europe and nearby regions, then migrates to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. It is an elusive, mostly nocturnal predator that has declined sharply and is heavily regulated in many places.
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European flounder is a right-eyed flatfish common in estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters, with some populations entering brackish and lower freshwater reaches. It lies camouflaged on the bottom and feeds on worms, crustaceans, and small fish.
European Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
European Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) is a cold-water salmonid of clear, oxygen-rich rivers and streams, prized for its tall sail-like dorsal fin. It feeds on aquatic and terrestrial insects and can be selective, especially in bright low-water conditions.
European Minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus
The European Minnow is a small, schooling cyprinid of cool, clear streams, rivers, lakes, and upland pools across much of Europe. It feeds on tiny invertebrates, algae, and detritus, and is often used as livebait where legal, though it is rarely a targeted game fish.
European Parrotfish
Sparisoma cretense
The European parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) is a colorful Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic parrotfish that grazes algae on rocky reefs and seagrass edges. It is not a common target for anglers; most are encountered by spearfishers or as incidental bycatch.
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
A common Eurasian freshwater fish valued by anglers for schooling behavior. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders.
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
European perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a widespread Eurasian freshwater perch prized by anglers for its spiny dorsal fins and bold stripes. It often schools as juveniles, then becomes more solitary and feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish.
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European plaice is a right-eyed flatfish of the North Atlantic, common on sandy and muddy bottoms from shallow coastal waters to the continental shelf. It is an important commercial species and a good table fish when taken fresh.