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Roach

Common Roach is a species of freshwater Carp found all over Europe. These fish inhabit both freshwater and brackish environments and survive in incredibly cold temperatures, but usually dwell in lakes and slow rivers. Common Roach usually grow to a length of 6-16 in (15-40 cm) and can weigh up to 5 lb (2 kg). They feed primarily on algae, aquatic vegetation, insect larvae, mollusks and other invertebrates.
Roach

Details

Reserves
Aguas Claras Municipio
Habitats
Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, River Mouth
Weight
0.07 kg - 2 kg
Bait and Lure Preference
Bloodworm, Pearl Barley, Pellets - Regular, Wafters - White, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Boilies - Natural, Bread, Corn, Dog Biscuits, Dough, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Redworm, Spinner
Traits
Bottom Lurker
Bottom Lurker
Prefers swimming closer to the bottom
Jumper
Jumper
Likes jumping out of the water

Weight

0.00kg1.00kg2.00kgDiamondGoldSilverBronzeJuvenile

Hook Sizes

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

Tackle Preference

Filter
Available
Baits
Natural
Bread
 
 
Dough
 
Pearl Barley
 
 
 
Live
Bloodworm
 
 
 
Redworm
 
Bottom
Artificial Corn - Yellow
 
 
Boilies - Natural
 
 
Corn
 
 
Dog Biscuits
 
 
Imitation Dog Biscuits
 
Pellets - Regular
 
 
 
Wafters - White
 
 
 
Lures
Constant
Twitching
Jigging
Stop & Go
Spinner
 
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