Freshwater
Barbel
Barbus canis
Hebrew name: בינית
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–5 m
Habitat
Fast-flowing rivers and streams with rocky or gravel bottoms. Found in the Jordan River system.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that roots around gravel for invertebrates. Most active in morning and evening.
Best techniques
- Float fishing
- Trotting with maggots
- Light ledgering
