Danube bleak
Alburnus chalcoides (G?ldenst?dt)
Pegunica
Description
Danube bleak (Alburnus chalcoides) is a freshwater fish also known as Caspian shemaya.
Habitat
Lives in slow river sections draining to the Black, Caspian and Aral seas. Migrates to upper reaches to spawn, then returns to lower reaches and estuaries.
Diet
It feeds on small crustaceans, worms, mollusks, insect larvae, insects and 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.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Pinkies
- Bread punch
- Small flies
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer
🕐 Best Time of Day
Daylight
📍 Where to Fish
Open water of large rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries.
How to catch: Danube bleak
Look for large schools ripples; speed is key, so use a short whip rod.