Trichonis rudd Fishing

A rudd endemic to western Greece, found in the Acheloos basin lakes - Trichonida, Lysimachia, Ozeros and Amvrakia. Reed margins and gaps in the water plants are its typical ground. Fish sweetcorn, bread paste or a small worm under a light float at 0.5-2 m. It is most active on spring and autumn mornings and retreats to shaded reed edges in midsummer. Habitat loss is a real pressure on this species, so releasing larger fish is sensible.

Scardinius acarnanicus

Season calendar

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Dec

Active periodSpawning period — release what you catch

Season
March–November
Water temperature
12–26 °C
Spawning
April–June
Behaviour
Shallow-water shoaling fish

Techniques

  • Float fishing
  • light bottom rig

Frequently asked

When is the best time to catch trichonis rudd?
The productive window for trichonis rudd runs March–November. April–June is the spawning period; releasing your catch during these months is strongly advised.
What water temperature does trichonis rudd feed in?
Trichonis rudd is most active between 12 and 26 °C. Outside that band its feeding rate drops off.
How do you fish for trichonis rudd?
Common methods: Float fishing, light bottom rig.

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