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How to catch Ebro nase

Parachondrostoma miegii (Steindachner, 1866)

About Ebro nase fishing

The Ebro nase is a small freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the minnow family Leuciscidae and is endemic to river basins in northeastern Spain. It features an elongated, slender body with a slightly pointed snout, a distinct rostral cap, and a forked caudal fin, typically reaching around eighteen centimetres in typical length alongside a maximum standard length of twenty-five centimetres. This benthopelagic species thrives primarily in fast-flowing, well-oxygenated river stretches while retaining the capacity to persist in calmer pools and reservoirs. Operating as a specialized grazer, it feeds predominantly by scraping microscopic benthic diatoms and algae from submerged stone and gravel substrates using its hard, horny lower jaw. During the spring months, mature adults undertake upstream potamodromous spawning migrations into shallow riffles with gravel beds, where they gather in substantial shoals to reproduce.

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Average size

    18 cm

  • Habitat

    Freshwater

  • Season

    Spring, Summer, Autumn

Ebro nase

Caudal Shape

Forked caudal fin shape typical of active swimming cyprinids.

Pelvic Fin Position

Abdominal placement of pelvic fins well behind pectoral insertion.

Slightly Pointed Snout

Slightly pointed snout with a distinct rostral cap.

Ebro nase fishing facts

Characteristics

  • Typical size

    18 cm (max 25 cm SL )

  • Typical weight

    0.2 kg (max 0.2 kg )

  • Body shape

    Elongated

  • Vulnerability score

    30.8

Best hours

  • Dawn

    First light

    Low

  • Morning

    After sunrise

    Peak

  • Midday

    High sun

    Active

  • Afternoon

    Late day

    Peak

  • Dusk

    Last light

    Low

  • Night

    After dark

    Low

When to fish for Ebro nase

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How to catch Ebro nase

Tips for catching Ebro nase

Anglers targeting this energetic Iberian cyprinid find success by focusing on clean, fast-flowing river currents and tailwaters where shoals congregate to feed over stony beds. Because these fish feed by scraping algae and micro-organisms from rocks, presentation must target the immediate river bottom using fine tackle and light ledgering or trotting techniques. Bread crust, small fragments of paste, or tiny garden worms fished close to the gravel bed yield the most consistent results. Daylight hours during stable weather offer peak activity, particularly from late spring through early autumn when water temperatures stimulate active feeding and movement across the shallows.

Other names for Ebro nase

Local and alternate names anglers use for Ebro nase.

  • Ebro nase

Best equipment to catch Ebro nase

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Note: Typical fish is 0.2 kg Our algorithm will suggest the best equipment for you based on this weight.

Best lures and baits for Ebro nase

Ranked lures and natural baits from every method, best first.

How Ebro nase migrates — Potamodromous

Migrates within rivers and lakes only. Fish upstream runs and seasonal lake movements, not saltwater.

How Ebro nase migrates — Potamodromous 1. Eggs: Laid on gravel or weed upstream or in flooded shallows. 2. Larvae: Fry drift or swim down to slower water. 3. Adults: Feed in the main river or lake. 4. Spawners: Move upstream or into the shallows to spawn.
Upstream Main river or lake

1 Eggs

Upstream

Laid on gravel or weed upstream or in flooded shallows.

2 Larvae

→ Main river or lake

Fry drift or swim down to slower water.

3 Adults

Main river or lake

Feed in the main river or lake.

4 Spawners

→ Upstream

Move upstream or into the shallows to spawn.

The whole cycle stays in fresh water.

Hover or tap a number to read each stage.

Diet and behavior of Ebro nase

  • Diet

    Carnivore

  • Hunts

    Morning · Afternoon

Where Ebro nase lives

Lives near the bottom but swims in the water just above it. Cover the lower column, not only the mud.

Habitats
Freshwater
Depth zone
Depth not recorded
Water column
Benthopelagic
Just above the bed

Where this species lives