White bream
Blicca bjoerkna (Linnaeus)
Krupatica
Description
White bream (Blicca bjoerkna) is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family.
Habitat
Still or gently flowing waters in lakes and ponds, where it lives in large shoals.
Diet
Detritus, aquatic plants and algae; benthic invertebrates (crabs, insect larvae, mollusks, worms) and zooplankton.
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
- Maggots
- Small pellets
- Bread
- Maize
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Morning, Afternoon
📍 Where to Fish
Calm lakes and ponds, often in shallower vegetated areas with soft bottoms. Lives in large shoals.
How to catch: White bream
White bream are smaller than common bream but behave similarly. Use smaller hooks and baits; finding one fish may reveal a shoal.