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Asp
Leuciscus aspius
The asp is a fast, predatory cyprinid of large European rivers and connected lakes. It hunts small fish in open water and is prized by lure anglers, though it can be selective and wary.
Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the North Atlantic, living mostly on or near the seafloor. It is a powerful ambush predator and prized food fish, but many stocks have been heavily depleted and are tightly managed in much of its range.
Barbel
Barbus barbus
The barbel is a large European cyprinid known for its powerful build and bottom-feeding habits. It lives in running water and is a favored coarse-fishing species, especially in gravel rivers with good flow.
Common Bream
Abramis brama
Common Bream (Abramis brama) is a deep-bodied cyprinid of slow rivers, lakes, and canals across Europe and western Asia. It feeds mainly by grubbing on the bottom for insect larvae, worms, snails, and detritus, and is a classic coarse-fishing species.
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
A widespread freshwater fish with large scales, barbels, and strong bottom-feeding behavior.
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 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.
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Haddock is a North Atlantic cod relative prized for its mild white flesh and distinctive black lateral line. It lives over cold continental shelf bottoms and often forms schools near rough ground where it feeds on small benthic invertebrates and fish.
Ide
Leuciscus idus
Ide (Leuciscus idus) is a large Eurasian cyprinid found in rivers, lakes, and connected floodplains. It schools when young, becomes more solitary with size, and is especially known in ornamental form as the golden or orfe.
Monkfish
Lophius piscatorius
Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius) is a benthic anglerfish of the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, famous for its huge head and toothy mouth. It lies buried on the seafloor and uses a lure to ambush fish and crustaceans.
Pollock
Pollachius pollachius
Pollock (Pollachius pollachius) is a fast-swimming gadid of the northeastern Atlantic, often taken around rocky coasts, reefs, and offshore banks. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans and is a popular sea angling species where it is abundant.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
A cold-water salmonid recognized by a pink lateral band, dark spots, and active feeding behavior.