Goldfish
Carassius auratus auratus (Linnaeus)
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Description
Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) is a freshwater fish from the carp family and one of the first domesticated fish; known as a popular aquarium species.
Habitat
A freshwater and brackish-water, bottom-to-midwater species that migrates within fresh water; recorded at depths down to 20 m.
Diet
Detritus, plants and algae, benthic invertebrates (crabs, insects, mollusks, worms) and zooplankton.
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
- Bread
- Maize
- Worms
- Pellets
- Dough
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
Throughout the day, Warmer hours
📍 Where to Fish
Fish ponds, park lakes and reservoirs, often in shallow vegetated areas and places with regular feeding.
How to catch: Goldfish
Use smaller baits for its relatively small mouth. Fish accustomed to people may be less wary.