Fish are everywhere! They can be found worldwide from the smallest freshwater babbling
brooks, to the deepest and darkest reaches of saltwater oceans. They inspire us with their
beauty and amaze us with their various shapes, sizes and colorations.
Our offering of freshwater species gives a unique look into the common and not so common
inhabitants of the world’s freshwater streams, lakes and rivers.
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READ MORE...The Beluga Sturgeon (huso huso) is a critically endangered species of the sturgeon family. Growing to around 1600kg and more than 7 meters in length. It is the third largest of the largest fish species in the world. It is found primarily in the basins of the Caspian and Black seas and was once found in the Adriatic. It feeds mainly on large fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Historically, it was harvested for its caviar but is now a protected species.
The Sterlet Sturgeon (Acipenser Ruthenus) is a smaller member of the sturgeon family. It is a freshwater species native to the rivers that empty into the Black, Caspian and Azov seas as well as in Siberia. It has a characteristic long and slender body covered in denticles or scutes along the sides. Sterlet Sturgeon feed on insects, crustaceans and worms. It is a popular species in aquaculture and often found in garden ponds and artificial lakes.
The Common Bream (Abramis brama) is a very popular freshwater game fish in the cyprinidae family. It is widely found in temperate lakes, slow-flowing rivers and canals throughout most of Europe and as far east as the Black and Aral seas. The species feeds on small aquatics insects, invertebrates and bottom-dwelling bivalves and gastropods as well as plants and plankton. Common bream are often found in schools near the bottom of bodies of water and have a characteristic disc-like shape with a sharp dorsal fin. Bream spawn between April and June when water temperatures are around 17 °C.
The Common Bream (Abramis brama) is a very popular freshwater game fish in the cyprinidae family. It is widely found in temperate lakes, slow-flowing rivers and canals throughout most of Europe and as far east as the Black and Aral seas. The species feeds on small aquatics insects, invertebrates and bottom-dwelling bivalves and gastropods as well as plants and plankton. Common bream are often found in schools near the bottom of bodies of water and have a characteristic disc-like shape with a sharp dorsal fin. Bream spawn between April and June when water temperatures are around 17 °C.
The Murray Cod is a large member of the Percichthyidae family. Despite its name, is not closely related to the cod. It is an emblematic Australian fish and widely recognized around the world as a top predatory fish, feeding on other fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. While it is a commercially important species, it is vulnerable to changes in its environment and requires conservation.
The eel is a mysterious and secretive fish, inhabiting both freshwater and coastal areas of Europe. Juveniles spend their time in freshwater and as they mature, migrate to the Sargasso Sea to mate. Eel larvae are then carried by sea currents towards European shores where they enter river systems and start the cycle over again. They are a predatory and carnivorous benthic fish, living on the bottom of bodies of water and feeding either on living or dead prey. Due to pollution and overfishing, eel populations are under heavy pressure and require conservation efforts in many countries.
The barbel is an iconic river species from the cyprinidae family. It prefers highly oxygenated waters with strong currents and sandy or pebbled bottoms. The species is native to Northern and Eastern Europe and has a characteristic elongated and aerodynamic body with a dark back and golden sides. It feeds on small organisms like gastropods, insects and small crustaceans. Barbel roe is poisonous to humans. It is an incredibly popular species amongst anglers due to its sheer strength and endurance.
The roach is a small member of the Cyprinidae family (commonly known as the carp family). Growing to around 30cm, it is widely found in lakes, rivers, ponds and brackish water in Europe and parts of Asia. The species has a characteristic short silver body with unmistakable red eyes and red caudal fins. Often found in small schools, roach feed mainly on plant material and small insects, larva and gastropods. It is a very cautious and timid species and a favorite snack predatory fish.
The European Sturgeon is a prehistoric fish of the sturgeon family. It is a catadromous euryhaline fish, meaning it lives in both fresh and saltwater. In Europe it is present along the Atlantic coastline, from Spain to Norway and sparsely in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. This species reaches impressive sizes and can surpass 4 meters in length and 300kg in weight. Sturgeon are covered in characteristic bony plates or „scutes” in rows on the back, sides and belly and has sensitive barbels near the mouth which it uses to localize food. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and mollusks. It is a critically endangered species along with other members of its family. Several countries have started conservation and reintroduction projects to help stabilize the species’ populations.
The European Sturgeon is a prehistoric fish of the sturgeon family. It is a catadromous euryhaline fish, meaning it lives in both fresh and saltwater. In Europe it is present along the Atlantic coastline, from Spain to Norway and sparsely in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. This species reaches impressive sizes and can surpass 4 meters in length and 300kg in weight. Sturgeon are covered in characteristic bony plates or „scutes” in rows on the back, sides and belly and has sensitive barbels near the mouth which it uses to localize food. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and mollusks. It is a critically endangered species along with other members of its family. Several countries have started conservation and reintroduction projects to help stabilize the species’ populations.
The Largemouth Bass is a predatory fish of the Centrachidae family. Growing to some 25lbs and endemic to North America, it is found in most lowland rivers and lakes from Canada to Florida, with large populations concentrated in states as California and Texas as well as in Mexico. The species was introduced to Europe in the 19th century and now inhabits central and southern Europe. Its preferred habitats are warm waters with heavy cover as sunken trees, vegetation and weeds, shoals and rocks. As most bass, it feeds on small fish, crayfish, frogs and insect larvae. During feeding, young bass form packs and hunt together. The Largemouth Bass is a valued sport fish, known for its explosive energy and acrobatics once hooked.
Koi Carp (錦鯉 nishikigoi) are a domesticated and genetically selected form of the Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio). Hailing from Japan, koi were first bred in the 1820’s in the town of Ojiya. Koi carp sport characteristic coloration that make them a popular pond and decorative fish. There are more than 120 different types of Koi worldwide, varying in color and shape. Of these, the most popular varieties are the Tancho, Shusui, Asagi, Sanke and Utsuri.
The tench (or doctor fish) is a member of carp family (Cyprinidae) and inhabits the majority of Europe including the British Isles. Its prime habitats are slow flowing warm rivers and lakes with abundant vegetation. In optimal conditions, it can reach 70cm in length and weigh around 7kg. Tench have a characteristic stocky build and rather large fins. It feeds mainly on invertibrates found on the bottom of waterbodies. They are considered one of the most beautiful representative species of its family.
The grayling is a beautiful species native to central and northern Europe. It is characterized by a prominent and lively coloured dorsal fin. It lives in cold, well oxygenated waters and can be found mainly in rivers. Grayling feed on insects, invertebrates and occasionally small fish. The species is emblematic of European fly fishing. It is, however, a very delicate fish and quite perceptive to climate and environmental changes. These environmental change are a large factor in the dwindling of grayling populations across the continent.
The Northern Pike is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (the pike family, along with musky and North American pickerel). It inhabits almost every freshwater in the world and some coastal areas of seas. It exhibits the typical features of an ambush predator; a long body shape and camouflage colouring. The Pike feeds mainly on fish and small aquatic animals and birds. It is very sporting and highly sought after fish knows for its extravagant lunges and jumps. It is, nonetheless, a very sensitive species and reacts negatively to changes in the environment.
The Northern Pike is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (the pike family, along with musky and North American pickerel). It inhabits almost every freshwater in the world and some coastal areas of seas. It exhibits the typical features of an ambush predator; a long body shape and camouflage colouring. The Pike feeds mainly on fish and small aquatic animals and birds. It is very sporting and highly sought after fish knows for its extravagant lunges and jumps. It is, nonetheless, a very sensitive species and reacts negatively to changes in the environment.
The Northern Pike is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (the pike family, along with musky and North American pickerel). It inhabits almost every freshwater in the world and some coastal areas of seas. It exhibits the typical features of an ambush predator; a long body shape and camouflage colouring. The Pike feeds mainly on fish and small aquatic animals and birds. It is very sporting and highly sought after fish knows for its extravagant lunges and jumps. It is, nonetheless, a very sensitive species and reacts negatively to changes in the environment.
The Brown Trout (salmo trutta morpha fario ) is a species of salmonid. Its natural habitat is cold and fresh water. It originally inhabited almost all of Europe and was present in small numbers in Asia. It has, however, has been introduced to every continent except Antarctica. The colouring of the Brown Trout varies considerably depending on its surrounding, but in general, it has black and red spots against a yellow-white or yellowish body colour. As a predatory fish, it feeds on small water animals, insects and small fish. Recent years have seen a drastic decline in Brown Trout populations. Causes have been manifold but underline the species’ vulnerability. Conservation of natural and original habitats, along with assistance in natural reproduction of this species could be its only rescue.
The Brown Trout (salmo trutta morpha fario ) is a species of salmonid. Its natural habitat is cold and fresh water. It originally inhabited almost all of Europe and was present in small numbers in Asia. It has, however, has been introduced to every continent except Antarctica. The colouring of the Brown Trout varies considerably depending on its surrounding, but in general, it has black and red spots against a yellow-white or yellowish body colour. As a predatory fish, it feeds on small water animals, insects and small fish. Recent years have seen a drastic decline in Brown Trout populations. Causes have been manifold but underline the species’ vulnerability. Conservation of natural and original habitats, along with assistance in natural reproduction of this species could be its only rescue.
The Rainbow Trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) originates from North America. However, thanks to its high status in cuisine and angling, it has been introduced to many areas around the world. The most characteristic feature is its colouring, comprising of numerous spots against a bright ‘rainbow’ stripe which runs the length of the body and from which the species derives its name. Without doubt,the Rainbow Trout is one of the most beautiful and most sporting fish targetted by today’s anglers. Like other trouts it feeds on small water animals, insects and small fish. It is also a species which adapts very easily to new environments.
The Common Perch is a popular species of the genus Perca (the perches). It inhabits most Europe waters and is present in parts of Asia. It has also been successfully introduced into Australian reservoirs. The Perch distinguishes itself by its beautiful coloring of characteristic dark veritcal stripes on the body, bright red fins and dorsal fin with spines. Juvenile perches feed mainly on plankton, invertebrates and fish roe while older specimens become typical predators, often hunting in packs for small fish. It is a very highly sought after fish by anglers and puts up quite a fight.
The Common Perch is a popular species of the genus Perca (the perches). It inhabits most Europe waters and is present in parts of Asia. It has also been successfully introduced into Australian reservoirs. The Perch distinguishes itself by its beautiful coloring of characteristic dark veritcal stripes on the body, bright red fins and dorsal fin with spines. Juvenile perches feed mainly on plankton, invertebrates and fish roe while older specimens become typical predators, often hunting in packs for small fish. It is a very highly sought after fish by anglers and puts up quite a fight.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
It’s a very popular fish of the carp species. Originally it has inhabited the catchment area of the Caspian, the Aral and the Black Seas. The Carp has become a famous breeding sh after its domestication in China in 5th century b.C. The Carp has gained a lot of variations, from full-scaled species to species without any scales. It prefers calm and warm waters. It feeds insects’ larvas, molluscs and shellsh. Recently the Carp has become an icon of sport shing because of its bravery and strength. The Carp enjoys popularity among the anglers from all over the world.
The Amur or Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a large member of the carp family. It is native to the waters of China and the Amur river basin. Growing to a maximum of 1,5m in length, the species prefers warm slow flowing waters or lakes. It feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation. It was introduced to Europe in the middle of the 20th century, where it adapted very well. It is a very hearty, strong and streamlined fish, making it popular amongst fish farmers and anglers alike.
The Amur or Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a large member of the carp family. It is native to the waters of China and the Amur river basin. Growing to a maximum of 1,5m in length, the species prefers warm slow flowing waters or lakes. It feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation. It was introduced to Europe in the middle of the 20th century, where it adapted very well. It is a very hearty, strong and streamlined fish, making it popular amongst fish farmers and anglers alike.
The Amur or Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a large member of the carp family. It is native to the waters of China and the Amur river basin. Growing to a maximum of 1,5m in length, the species prefers warm slow flowing waters or lakes. It feeds mainly on aquatic vegetation. It was introduced to Europe in the middle of the 20th century, where it adapted very well. It is a very hearty, strong and streamlined fish, making it popular amongst fish farmers and anglers alike.
A member of the catfish family, the Wels is the largest freshwater predatory fish in Europe. It’s prime habitat are warm, slow- flowing waters in central, southern and eastern Europe and is present in brackish waters of the basins of the Baltic, Caspian and Black Seas. A true giant, it can reach more than two meters in length and can weigh more than 100kg. The Wels is a mostly nocturnal fish, feeding primarily on fish and other live prey. The species has a specific body shape, smooth skin and long “whiskers” or barbels which are used to locate food. It is a popular gamefish, renowned for its cunning and strength.
A member of the catfish family, the Wels is the largest freshwater predatory fish in Europe. It’s prime habitat are warm, slow- flowing waters in central, southern and eastern Europe and is present in brackish waters of the basins of the Baltic, Caspian and Black Seas. A true giant, it can reach more than two meters in length and can weigh more than 100kg. The Wels is a mostly nocturnal fish, feeding primarily on fish and other live prey. The species has a specific body shape, smooth skin and long “whiskers” or barbels which are used to locate food. It is a popular gamefish, renowned for its cunning and strength.
The Zander is a member of the perch family. The geographical range of this fish is Europe from the Rhine basin to the Caspian Sea. It inhabits all kinds of waters with the exception of fast-flowing mountain streams. It feels the best in deep lakes, reservoirs and large lowland rivers. The shape, coloration, as well as its mode of life show all the characteristics of a perfect predator. An important part of the lives of these fish is spawning period; the Zander builds the so-called nests where the roe is made and protected by the Zander males until the brood of juveniles. The Zander is very careful and cunning species of fish so that it became an icon of European fishing.
The Zander is a member of the perch family. The geographical range of this fish is Europe from the Rhine basin to the Caspian Sea. It inhabits all kinds of waters with the exception of fast-flowing mountain streams. It feels the best in deep lakes, reservoirs and large lowland rivers. The shape, coloration, as well as its mode of life show all the characteristics of a perfect predator. An important part of the lives of these fish is spawning period; the Zander builds the so-called nests where the roe is made and protected by the Zander males until the brood of juveniles. The Zander is very careful and cunning species of fish so that it became an icon of European fishing.
The Zander is a member of the perch family. The geographical range of this fish is Europe from the Rhine basin to the Caspian Sea. It inhabits all kinds of waters with the exception of fast-flowing mountain streams. It feels the best in deep lakes, reservoirs and large lowland rivers. The shape, coloration, as well as its mode of life show all the characteristics of a perfect predator. An important part of the lives of these fish is spawning period; the Zander builds the so-called nests where the roe is made and protected by the Zander males until the brood of juveniles. The Zander is very careful and cunning species of fish so that it became an icon of European fishing.
A member of the catfish family, the Wels is the largest freshwater predatory fish in Europe. It's prime habitat are warm, slow- flowing waters in central, southern and eastern Europe and is present in brackish waters of the basins of the Baltic, Caspian and Black Seas. A true giant, it can reach more than two meters in length and can weigh more than 100kg. The Wels is a mostly nocturnal fish, feeding primarily on fish and other live prey. The species has a specific body shape, smooth skin and long "whiskers" or barbels which are used to locate food. It is a popular gamefish, renowned for its cunning and strength.
The Brook Trout is a vibrantly colored member of the Salmonids. It is indigenous to the north-eastern part of North America but was introduced to Europe and other parts of the world at the end of the 19th century. It prefers cold water streams and rivers and is a formidable predator, feeding on insects, leeches and small fish. The species is characterized by a brown or olive body with bright yellow or red spots on the sides and white fin contours.
The Smallmouth Bass is popular freshwater North American gamefish from the Centrarchidae family (including the Basses). It is a formidable predator, feeding on fish, invertebrates and small aquatic animals and can reach a length of around 20, though larger specimens have been recorded. The species is brown to light olive in color with scattered bars or stripes on the side. Smallmouth Bass are prized by anglers for their acrobatic fights and pur strength.
The Muskie (Musky) is the largest member of the pike family (Esocidae) and can grow to some 65-70lbs. The species is found mainly in Canada and the waters of the northern United States. They are silver-green to olive colored with darker spots or vertical bars on their sides. While similar in shape to other Esox species, Muskies have 6-9 sensory receptor pores on the underside of their jaws (Pike have 4-5) and have pointed rather than rounded tail forks and fins. Muskies feed mainly on fish, but are known to attack and eat swimming ducks and birds, amphibians and rodents. Hybrids of Pike and Muskie are called Tiger Muskies.