Fish guide prioritized for Europe.
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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.
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.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
A cold-water salmonid recognized by a pink lateral band, dark spots, and active feeding behavior.
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Roach is a small cyprinid schooling fish common in slow rivers, canals, lakes, and ponds across Europe and western Asia. It feeds mostly on invertebrates, algae, and detritus, and is a classic coarse-fishing species rather than a major food fish.
Tench
Tinca tinca
Tench (Tinca tinca) is a hardy European cyprinid that lives in warm, still freshwater and is famous for its olive-gold body and tough fighting spirit. It feeds mostly near the bottom on invertebrates and plant matter, and is a popular coarse-fishing species in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
A low-light North American freshwater predator with glassy eyes, sharp teeth, and gold-olive sides.
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
The Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) is one of Europe's largest freshwater fish, reaching exceptional sizes in deep rivers and lakes. It is a nocturnal ambush predator that feeds on fish, crayfish, frogs, and waterfowl, and it is now established outside its native range in some waters.
African Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) is a fast, predatory African characin known for explosive strikes and powerful runs. It inhabits large rivers and floodplain lakes across much of southern and central Africa.