Pior
Phoxinus phoxinus (Linnaeus)
Eurasian minnow
Description
Eurasian minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small freshwater fish (up to 14 cm) of the carp family, widely distributed across Eurasia.
Habitat
Freshwater habitats including rivers, lakes, and streams.
Diet
An omnivore is a species; it feeds on algae, plant debris, mollusks, crustaceans and insects, including insect larvae.
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
Eurasian minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small freshwater fish (up to 14 cm) of the carp family, widely distributed across Eurasia.
- Where to try: Cool, clean streams and rivers with stony bottoms..
- When to try: Spring, Summer and Autumn; especially during Daytime and Sunny.
- Baits and lures: start with Worm pieces, Pinkies and Bread crumbs, then adapt presentation to flow and fish response.
- Extra tip: Excellent bait for trout. Their presence indicates very clean, oxygen-rich water.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Worm pieces
- Pinkies
- Bread crumbs
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Daytime, Sunny
📍 Where to Fish
Cool, clean streams and rivers with stony bottoms.
How to catch: Eurasian minnow
Excellent bait for trout. Their presence indicates very clean, oxygen-rich water.