Vimba

Habitat

Large rivers, estuaries, and brackish coastal waters of the Baltic and Black Sea basins. Migrates to rivers to spawn.

Behavior

Anadromous or semi-anadromous bottom feeder that eats insect larvae, worms, and mollusks. Migrates upriver in spring to spawn on gravel.

Best techniques

• Float fishing with worm or maggots
• Ledgering with caster bait
• Light spinning with small lures
• Feeder fishing