Balavac
Gymnocephalus cernua (Linnaeus)
Ruffe
Description
Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) is a freshwater fish of the perch family, distributed in Europe and Northern Asia.
Habitat
Freshwater habitats including rivers, lakes, and streams.
Diet
It is an aggressive feeder; it feeds on insects, worms, larvae, zooplankton, macrocrustaceans, mollusks and fish eggs. Bigger slime can also eat small fish.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
Practical Fishing Context
Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) is a freshwater fish of the perch family, distributed in Europe and Northern Asia.
- Where to try: Deeper, slow-moving water with sandy bottoms; lakes..
- When to try: All year round and Autumn; especially during Dusk, Dawn and Night.
- Baits and lures: start with Small worms, Maggots and Bread, then adapt presentation to flow and fish response.
- Extra tip: Aggressive feeder; strike early to prevent deep hooking.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Small worms
- Maggots
- Bread
📅 Best Seasons
All year round, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Dusk, Dawn, Night
📍 Where to Fish
Deeper, slow-moving water with sandy bottoms; lakes.
How to catch: Ruffe
Aggressive feeder; strike early to prevent deep hooking.