Species guide
How to catch Goldfish
Carassius auratus
freshwaterbrackishgame fishCyprinidae
Goldfish are freshwater and brackish water fish known for their adaptability to various environments. They have a fusiform body shape and can reach up to 48 cm in length. They are benthopelagic and prefer slow-moving or stagnant waters.
Where they live
Found worldwide in rivers, lakes, ponds, and ditches with slow or stagnant water, goldfish thrive in cold freshwater and brackish environments up to moderate salinity levels.
Typical size
Up to about 48 cm
What they eat
- aquatic plants
- small mollusks
- annelid worms
- terrestrial plants
Best baits
- worms
- plant-based baits
- small pellets
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny spinners
- light jigs
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- bottom fishing
- light ultralight tackle fishing
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