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How to catch Epiros minnow

Pelasgus thesproticus (Stephanidis, 1939)

About Epiros minnow fishing

The epiros minnow is a small freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family leuciscidae, native to the western balkans including albania and northeastern greece. Growing to a maximum standard length of just over six centimetres, this slender benthopelagic species typically inhabits shallow, quiet springs, slow-flowing streams, marshes, and ponds characterised by dense aquatic vegetation. It feeds primarily on microinvertebrates and organic matter found amongst weeds and soft substrates. Due to its miniature size and restricted range, it is not pursued as a game or commercial fish, and populations face ongoing pressures from local water abstraction and habitat degradation.

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Average size

    5 cm

  • Habitat

    Freshwater

  • Season

    Spring, Summer, Autumn

Epiros minnow

Lateral Stripe

Dark mid-lateral stripe running along the flank to the tail base.

Terminal Mouth

Slightly superior terminal mouth structure typical of surface-feeding minnows.

Epiros minnow fishing facts

Characteristics

  • Typical size

    5 cm (max 6.2 cm SL )

  • Typical weight

    0.2 kg (max 0 kg )

  • Body shape

    Elongated

  • Vulnerability score

    20.8

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 Epiros minnow

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How to catch Epiros minnow

Tips for catching Epiros minnow

Target this tiny cyprinid around shallow spring outflows, drainage ditches, and quiet margins featuring thick aquatic vegetation. Because of its miniature size, standard game angling does not apply, but local specimen hunters using ultra-light tackle can encounter them near marginal weeds. Present micro-baits on fine wire hooks beneath a sensitive quill float or light pole rig. Keep offerings small, using fragments of aquatic worms or tiny maggots to tempt gentle bites in slow-moving water.

Other names for Epiros minnow

Local and alternate names anglers use for Epiros minnow.

  • Epiros minnow

Best equipment to catch Epiros minnow

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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 Epiros minnow

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Where Epiros minnow spends the year — Non-migratory

Stays in the same waters year-round. Look for it on the same grounds rather than timing a run.

Where Epiros minnow spends the year — Non-migratory 1. Eggs: Laid on the home grounds. 2. Juveniles: Grow up close by. 3. Adults: Keep to a small home range. 4. Spawners: Spawn on the same grounds, with only short moves.
Same water all year

1 Eggs

Same water all year

Laid on the home grounds.

2 Juveniles

Same water all year

Grow up close by.

3 Adults

Same water all year

Keep to a small home range.

4 Spawners

Same water all year

Spawn on the same grounds, with only short moves.

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Diet and behavior of Epiros minnow

  • Diet

    Carnivore

  • Hunts

    Morning · Afternoon

Where Epiros minnow 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