White-eye bream
Ballerus sapa (Pallas)
Crnooka deverika
Description
White-eye bream (Ballerus sapa) is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family.
Habitat
Inhabits large rivers of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea basins, as well as brackish waters.
Diet
It feeds on benthos, insect larvae, plankton, small mollusks, and rarely plant parts.
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.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Worms
- Insect larvae
- Small molluscs
- Bread
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Morning, Evening
📍 Where to Fish
Large rivers, particularly the Danube and its tributaries, in deeper areas with moderate currents, often among other bream.
How to catch: White-eye bream
Use feeder tactics and natural baits such as worms and larvae, as described in the Croatian guide.