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Crucian carp

Carassius carassius · Fresh

Deep-bodied carp relative of small ponds and lakes; bites are very delicate.

Crucian carp (Carassius carassius)

Photo: Viridiflavus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size15–25 cm · record about 50 cm
DietInsects, plant matter, plankton
RegionsEuropeAsia
Catching tip. Fine float tackle with worms or corn in weedy ponds.

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