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European Bitterling
Rhodeus amarus
The European Bitterling is a small cyprinid native to slow lowland fresh waters across much of Europe and western Asia. It is best known for spawning in live freshwater mussels, where females lay eggs inside the gills.
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 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 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.
Eyetail Bowfin
Amia ocellicauda
Eyetail Bowfin is a rare, little-known bowfin described from the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region and often confused with the Common Bowfin. It is an elongated, air-breathing freshwater fish with an eye-like spot on the tail base.
Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a large North American minnow often mistaken for a chub. It’s a schooling river fish that readily takes natural baits and small lures, especially in cool, flowing water.
Fantail Darter
Etheostoma flabellare
Fantail Darter is a small North American freshwater darter that lives on clean, flowing streams and rivers with gravel, rubble, or cobble bottoms. Males develop a fan-shaped tail and guard eggs under rocks.
Fathead Minnow
Pimephales promelas
Fathead Minnow (*Pimephales promelas*) is a small North American minnow now widely introduced and often abundant in ponds, ditches, and slow waters. It tolerates low oxygen, warm water, and poor conditions better than many baitfish, which helps it thrive globally in stocked and disturbed habitats.