FRESHWATER FISH OF CYPRUS
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BLEAK - ΑΛΒΟΥΡΝΟΣ Scientific name: Alburnus alburnus Common size: 8-12 cm, weight: 10-20 gr Fishing season: Any time of the year Bait: Flour, worms, insects, bread, etc Hook size: No. 16-18 Line: 0.10-0.12 mm Prefers shallow water. Very sensitive. Can be used as bait for bigger fish. |
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RAPFEN - ΑΣΠΙΟΣ Scientific name: Aspius aspius Common size: 35-45 cm, weight: 0.5-1.5 kg Fishing season: Spring-Autumn Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, insects, spoon etc Hook size: No. 12-8 Line: 0.25-0.35 mm Gar. Prefers the surface of water. It grows fast. |
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RED SWAMP CRAYFISH - ΑΣΤΑΚΟΣ Scientific name: Procambarus clarkii Common size: 12-15 cm, weight: 20-30 gr Fishing season: Spring-Autumn Bait: Small dead or live fish, small pieces of meat, liver etc Special traps must be used to catch them. Prefers to hide in underwater plants, rocks or digs holes.
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SILVER BREAM - ΒΛΙΚΑ Scientific name: Blicca bjoerkna Common size: 15-20 cm, weight: 50-150 gr Fishing season: Any time of the year Bait: Corn, flour, bread, boiled potato etc Hook size: No. 14-12 Line: 0.12-0.20 mm Found near the bank, quite sensitive |
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AMERICAN CHANNEL CATFISH - ΓΑΤΟΨΑΡΟ Scientific name: Ictalurus punctatus Common size: 25-45 cm, weight: 0.5-1 kg Fishing season: Spring-Summer Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, liver, insects, frogs etc Hook size: No.6 Line: 0.30-0.35 mm Gar. Prefers muddy bed with lots of plants. |
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ROACH - ΚΟΚΚΙΝΟΦΤΕΡΑ Scientific name: Rutilus rutilus Common size: 15-22 cm, weight: 100-250 gr Fishing season: Any time of the year Bait: Corn, flour, boiled potato etc Hook size: No. 14-12 Line: 0.12-0.15 mm Prefers shallow water with rocky or sandy bed. |
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MOSQUITO FISH - ΚΟΥΝΟΥΠΙΕΡΗΣ Scientific name: Gambusia affinis Common size: 4-6 cm
Used to control mosquito population and as food for other bigger fish. |
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MIRROR CARP - ΚΥΠΡΙΝΟΣ Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio Common size: 25-35 cm, weight: 0.5-2 kg Fishing season: Any time of the year except in v.cold weather Bait: Corn, flour, worms, bread, boiled potato etc Hook size: No. 6 Line: 0.25-0.35 mm Prefers the shallow water. It grows fast. |
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LARGEMOUTH BASS - ΛΑΥΡΑΚΙ Scientific name: Micropterus salmoides Common size: 20-35 cm, weight: 0.5-1 kg Fishing season: Spring-Autumn Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, insects, spoon etc Hook size: No. 2-6 Line: 0.25-0.30 mm Gar. Hides in plants or under rocks waiting for its prey. |
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PIKEPERCH - ΛΟΥΤΣΙΟΠΕΡΚΑ Scientific name: Stizostedion lucioperca Common size: 35-70 cm, weight: 0.5-3 kg Fishing season: any time of the year especially in cloudy weather or late in the afternoon. Bait: Small live fish, worms, spoon etc Hook size: No. 6 Line: 0.30-0.40 mm Gar. Lives near plants or rocky and sandy bed in deep water. |
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PERCH - ΠΕΡΚΑ Scientific name: Perca fluviatilis Common size: 18-25 cm, weight: 200-400 gr Fishing season: Any time of the year. Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, insects, spoon etc Hook size: No. 12-8 Line: 0.25-0.30 mm Gar. Hides in plants or under rocks or tree logs waiting for its prey. |
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RAINBOW TROUT - ΠΕΣΤΡΟΦΑ (ΙΡΙΔΙΖΟΥΣΑ) Scientific name: Oncorhynchus mykiss Common size: 20-30 cm, weight: 100-500 gr Fishing season: Spring-beginning of Summer, Autumn Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, insects, corn, flour, snails spoon etc Hook size: No. 12-10 Line: 0.15-0.30 mm Gar. Perfers clear cool water. |
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BROWN TROUT - ΠΕΣΤΡΟΦΑ (ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΗ) Scientific name: Salmo trutta Gar. Hides in plants or under rocks waiting for its prey. HIGHLY PROTECTED SPECIES - CATCHING BROWN TROUT FOUND IN RIVERS OF CYPRUS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. |
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TILAPIA - ΤΙΛΑΠΙΑ Scientific name: Oreochromis sp. Common size: 15-18 cm, weight: 100-300 gr Fishing season: Spring-Autumn Bait: Corn, flour, worms, bread, insects etc Hook size: No. 6 Line: 0.15-0.30 mm Prefers warm water. Does not survive when water temperature falls below 100C. |
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TENCH - ΤΙΝΚΑ Scientific name: Tinca tinca Common size: 20-25 cm, weight: 150-250 gr Fishing season: Spring-Summer Bait: Corn, flour, worms, bread etc Hook size: No. 8-6 Line: 0.25-0.30 mm Lives at the bed of dams and prefers spots with plants and mud. |
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EEL - ΧΕΛΙ Scientific name: Anguilla anguilla Common size: up to 1.5 m, weight: 0.5-1,5 kg Fishing season: Spring-Autumn Bait: Small dead or live fish, worms, liver, gurry etc Hook size: No. 12-10 Line: 0.35-0.40 mm Gar. Active during night time. Hides in mud at the bed of dams and rivers. |
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CRUCIAN CARP - ΧΡΥΣΟΨΑΡΟ Scientific name: Carassius carassius, Carassius auratus Common size: 15-18 cm, weight: 150-300 gr Fishing season: Any time of the year Bait: Corn, flour, worms etc Hook size: No. 7 Line: 0.20-0.25 mm Hides in plants in shallow water |
