Squalius cephalus
Season calendar
- Season
- April–October
- Water temperature
- 10–23 °C
- Spawning
- May–June
- Behaviour
- Generalist — wide tolerance
Techniques
- Float Fishing
- Surface Fishing
- Light Spinning
Rules
- Minimum size 30 cm, closed season 1 May to 30 June.
- In the Soča basin the local form is called 'štrkavec' and falls under the same rule.
Timing
- July to October: most active on the surface, feeding even on hot days.
- March to April: on the bottom, with a slow presentation.
Where
- Shade under overhanging trees, sunken timber, bridge piers and the seam between current and slack water.
- On impoundments, the shore where the wind collects food.
Technique
- Floating bread: no weight, just a hook. The classic and most productive method.
- Terrestrial imitations (grasshopper, cockchafer) work well in summer.
- Spinning: 3-7 g small spinners or 5-7 cm minnows.
- It is extremely wary; keep your shadow off the water and stay low on the approach.
Frequently asked
- When is the best time to catch chub?
- The productive window for chub runs April–October. May–June is the spawning period; releasing your catch during these months is strongly advised.
- What water temperature does chub feed in?
- Chub is most active between 10 and 23 °C. Outside that band its feeding rate drops off.
- How do you fish for chub?
- Common methods: Float Fishing, Surface Fishing, Light Spinning.