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Tench Fish Species Information

Tench

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Tinca tinca
Other Fish Name: doctor fish
Regions Fished:
World Record:
Common Tackle: Large tench may be found in gravel pits or deep, slow-moving waters with a clayey or silty bottom and lots of aquatic vegetation. They take a variety of baits but are "nibblers" and are difficult to hook. Fish over 1 kg (2 lb) in weight are very strong fi
Additional Information: The tench is most often found in still waters with a clay or muddy substrate and abundant vegetation.