Species guide
How to catch Common dace
Leuciscus
freshwaterbrackishgame fishLeuciscidae
The common dace is a freshwater and brackish water fish known for its streamlined body and agile swimming. It is a popular game fish found throughout Europe and Asia. Common dace have a versatile diet and are active hunters of small aquatic animals.
Where they live
Common dace inhabit shallow freshwater and brackish waters across Europe and Asia. They prefer depths around one meter and are found in rivers and streams with moderate flow.
Typical size
Most run 20–40 cm
What they eat
- small aquatic animals
- macroinvertebrates
- detritus
- plant material
Best baits
- worms
- maggots
- small insects
Best lures
- small spinners
- soft plastic lures
- flies
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- ultralight spinning
- fly fishing
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