European Chub

European Chub

Squalius cephalus

CommonTrophyUnique

European Chub in Fishing Planet. Find it in Dnipro River, Tiber River, Weeping Willow Fisheries. Bait options include Small Minnows, Grasshoppers, Crickets.

How to catch European Chub

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Barbless Nano Spinner 5 g, #1/0

Anniversary Narrow Spoon 21 g, #3/0

Anniversary Popper 24 g, #5/0

Anniversary Spinner 21 g, #5/0

Anniversary Walker 42 g, #4/0

Barbless Nano Spinner 2 g, #2

Barbless Nano Spinner 4 g, #1

Barbless Nano Spinner 6 g, #1/0

Barbless Nano Spoon 2 g, #2

Barbless Nano Spoon 4 g, #1

Barbless Nano Spoon 6 g, #1/0

Barbless Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Dnipro RiverCommon, Trophy, Unique2.5 kg
Tiber RiverCommon, Trophy, Unique2 kg
Weeping Willow FisheriesCommon, Trophy1.5 kg

Fishing guide

Chub (Squalius cephalus) is a species of popular freshwater game fish of the Carp family that is widespread throughout Europe. Commonly referred to in North America as the European Chub, these fish tend to be eager to bite and easy to catch. As a rule, Chub prefer to inhabit slow moving rivers and other waterways with little or no current. Silvery-grey in color, these fish can be recognized by their large black-edged scales and big mouths. Chub usually grow to a length of up to 60 cm and a weight of about 1.5 kg, but it is possible to land a unique specimen of up to 4 kg. Chub are voracious fish and prey primarily on insects, plants, and other fish.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch European Chub would be to use Small Minnows on a size #1 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Walkers.

The most successful lure is Natural Walker 14 g, #3/0.