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Vimba bream

Vimba vimba

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
39

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Maggots

    Effective, especially when fished on a running ledger rig.

  • Worms

    Lobworms or dendrobaenas work well.

  • Casters

    Great for attracting and holding fish in the swim.

  • Bloodworms

    Highly attractive to Vimba bream.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver blade is highly effective in clear water.

    Buy
  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait

    Mimics small baitfish, works well with twitching retrieve.

    Buy
  • Panther Martin Spinner #4Spinner

    Gold blade, good for murky conditions.

    Buy
  • Micro Jig 3gJig

    Fished slowly along the bottom.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a groundbait feeder loaded with a mix of breadcrumbs, sweetcorn, and maggots to draw the Vimba bream into your swim and keep them feeding.

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Where to Find Vimba bream

Uusimaa, Finland6 spotsKauno apskritis, Lithuania3 spotsБургас, Bulgaria1 spotsTrenčiansky kraj, Slovakia1 spotsNitriansky kraj, Slovakia1 spotsAlytaus apskritis, Lithuania1 spotsNitriansky kraj, Hungary1 spotsVaraždinska županija, Croatia1 spotsPanevėžio apskritis, Lithuania1 spotsЦентрална Србија, Romania1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Vimba bream?+

Popular baits for Vimba bream include Maggots, Worms, Casters, Bloodworms, Mepps Aglia #2. Tip: Use a groundbait feeder loaded with a mix of breadcrumbs, sweetcorn, and maggots to draw the Vimba bream into your swim and keep them feeding.

Where can I catch Vimba bream?+

Vimba bream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Uusimaa, Finland; Kauno apskritis, Lithuania; Бургас, Bulgaria. WikiCatch lists 39 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Vimba bream get?+

Vimba bream (Vimba vimba) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 1.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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