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Alburnus alburnus ?Alternative name:
Common Bleak
Alburnus alburnus

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

July: Post-spawning. Fry appear, bleak feeds actively.

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Not dangerous to humans. Found in freshwaters of Europe and Asia. Commonly used as bait for catching large predators.
Small schooling fish with silvery tint. Prefers calm waters with vegetation. Grows and breeds rapidly in warm seasons.
Fishing with small float and bottom rods Using small baits — maggots, bloodworms, small larvae Fishing from shore or boat in calm river and lake areas
Mostly active in warm seasons. Best fishing times are early morning and evening. Prefers nearshore zones with aquatic vegetation.
2 July 2025 Good bite

3 July 2025 The average bite

4 July 2025 The average bite

5 July 2025 Good bite

6 July 2025 Good bite

7 July 2025 Good bite

8 July 2025 Good bite
Small fish, easy to clean. Best to chill immediately and store in cool place. Meat is tender, suitable for cooking whole. Fish is edible, commonly used in cooking.
Whole fish: Frying, baking, smoking
Fried Bleak (Frying)
Crispy crust, tender meat
1. Clean fish, gut if needed.
2. Coat in flour with salt and pepper.
3. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Baked Bleak with Lemon (Baking)
Aroma of lemon and herbs
1. Salt and pepper the fish.
2. Stuff with lemon slices and herbs.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes.
Smoked Bleak (Smoking)
Delicate smoky aroma
1. Marinate fish in brine for 2-3 hours.
2. Cold smoke for 4-6 hours.
3. Cool and serve as appetizer.