Tench: The Survival Champion of Waters That Would Kill Anything Else
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Tench
Tinca tinca (Linnaeus)
Linjak
Description
Tench is a cyprinid fish with a thick layer of slime and a greenish-golden color; also known as 'doctor fish'.
Habitat
Still waters with muddy bottoms and dense vegetation, including slow rivers, backwaters, lakes and fish ponds.
Diet
Small mollusks, insect larvae, worms and plant remains.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
The listed closed-season status is: No closed season.
The minimum size is 20 cm. Fish below this size should be released immediately.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Worms
- Maggots
- Maize
- Bread
- Pellets
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Early autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Early morning, Evening
📍 Where to Fish
Still waters with muddy bottoms and dense vegetation, including slow rivers, backwaters, lakes and fish ponds.
How to catch: Tench
Float-fish with worms, maggots or maize and moderate groundbait. Tench stay near the bottom and vegetation, so accurate feeding matters. Check minimum sizes and local rules.