Eurasian minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus (Linnaeus)
Pior
Description
Eurasian minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small freshwater fish (up to 14 cm) of the carp family, widely distributed across Eurasia.
Habitat
Lives in cold, well-oxygenated waters with fast currents, including streams, rivers and lakes. Prefers stony bottoms and often forms shoals.
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.
🎣 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.