Squalius cephalus
How to identify a European Chub
European Chub are found in rivers with cover; edges; bridge pools.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonYear-round; low-clear water sight fishing
Habitat and range
Rivers with cover; edges; bridge pools.
Where to catch European Chub
- UK/EU rivers & canals
Baits and lures
Bread · worms · small lures · flies
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with European Chub:
- Creek Chub — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Hornyhead Chub — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- River Chub — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- European Eel — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- European Perch — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Fallfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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