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Mediterranean barbel

Barbus meridionalis

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
0.5 kg
IUCN Status
NT
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
6

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Cast near the bottom, barbel love them!

  • Maggots

    Great for attracting barbel in moving water.

  • Caddis Larvae

    Natural food source, use on a small hook.

  • Grasshoppers

    Effective in summer near grassy banks.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic choice, silver or gold blade works.

    Buy
  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Slow retrieve near cover.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerSoft Plastic

    Use with a small jig head.

    Buy
  • Red Tag NymphFly

    Effective in faster flowing sections.

    Buy

Techniques

Barbel often lie near the bottom, so use weighted lures or baits to get down quickly and stay in the strike zone; use a feeder to create a chum trail.

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Where to Find Mediterranean barbel

Occitanie, France2 spotsBihor, Romania1 spotsZagrebačka županija, Croatia1 spotsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Mediterranean barbel?+

Popular baits for Mediterranean barbel include Earthworms, Maggots, Caddis Larvae, Grasshoppers, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Barbel often lie near the bottom, so use weighted lures or baits to get down quickly and stay in the strike zone; use a feeder to create a chum trail.

Where can I catch Mediterranean barbel?+

Mediterranean barbel can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Occitanie, France; Bihor, Romania; Zagrebačka županija, Croatia. WikiCatch lists 6 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Mediterranean barbel get?+

Mediterranean barbel (Barbus meridionalis) can reach up to 27.0000011 cm in length and 0.5381 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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