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Phoxinus phoxinus ?Alternative name:
Common Minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_minnow

July: Fish are active, move throughout the waterbody in search of food.

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Not aggressive. Popular among children and novice anglers. Used as live bait for pike and perch.
Inhabits clean, cold streams, rivers, and lakes. Feeds on small invertebrates and algae.
Float fishing with small hook Bait with bloodworm, maggot, or bread Sometimes caught using small jig lures
Active during daytime, especially in sunny weather. Found in schools near shore, in shallow and weedy areas.
2 July 2025 The average bite

3 July 2025 Good bite

4 July 2025 Good bite

5 July 2025 The average bite

6 July 2025 The average bite

7 July 2025 The average bite

8 July 2025 The average bite
Small fish, often used as live bait. Can be fried whole, but should be gutted first. Rarely consumed as food.
Whole fish: Frying, drying
Fried Eurasian minnow (Frying)
Crispy snack, best served hot
1. Gut the fish and coat in salted flour.
2. Fry on high heat until golden and crispy.
Dried Eurasian minnow (Drying)
Traditional preservation method
1. Salt the fish for 24 hours.
2. Air dry in the shade for 5–6 days.