Chinese minnow
| Spot | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| In-game size | 6~14cm |
| Best time | ☀️ bites in daytime |
About this fish
A small fish of cold, clear valleys and upstream waters. It lives only in clean water, so it's known as a sign of clear water.
Looks and how to tell it apart
Brown with scattered small black spots and a small mouth. Usually 8 to 15cm.
Where it lives
Lives in cold, clear valleys and upstream waters. It lives only in clean water, so it's known as a sign of clear water. An omnivore, it eats insects, small creatures and water plants.
When it bites
Seen all year and most active from spring to autumn.
Catching one for real
In valleys and upstream waters it bites readily on a small hook with a worm or paste. A nice fish to watch with kids at the stream.
In valleys it bites readily on a small hook with a worm or paste. Many clear valleys are water-source reserves or no-fishing zones, so always check the signs.
Rules to follow
No nationwide closed season or size limit under the Inland Water Fisheries Act is known, but local ordinances or no-fishing zones may apply, so check notices on site.