Common nase
Chondrostoma nasus (Linnaeus)
Podust
Description
Common nase (Chondrostoma nasus) is a European potamodromous fish of the Cyprinidae family.
Habitat
A shoaling species found near the bottom in deeper river sections with strong currents, often around rocky outcrops and bridges.
Diet
It feeds on algae, aquatic plants and invertebrates.
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
- Algae
- Aquatic plants
- Small worms
- Maggots
- Bread
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Morning, Afternoon
📍 Where to Fish
Fast rivers with stony beds, especially bridges and rocky outcrops where algae grow. Often forms shoals.
How to catch: Common nase
Nase graze algae from stones. The Croatian guide describes natural plant baits in strong currents over rocky bottoms. One catch may indicate a nearby shoal.