Freshwater
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
Hebrew name: קרפיון מצוי
- Peak season
- Summer (June-August)
- Length range
- 8–35 cm
- Weight range
- 0.05–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–3 m
Habitat
Small, weedy ponds and lakes with dense marginal vegetation. Extremely resilient, surviving in low-oxygen and frozen-over waters.
Behavior
Shy, cautious feeder that mouths bait very delicately. Feeds on insect larvae, worms, and plant matter near the bottom.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with bread or corn
- Lift method with small worm
- Light pole fishing with maggots
- Paste bait on fine tackle
