Angler's Guide
Tench
Tinca tinca
Tench is a species for which a suitable water body, seasonal activity, and correctly chosen tackle are essential.
Habitat
Warm lakes, ponds, oxbow lakes, and slow-moving river sections; soft bottoms, vegetation, and cover are often critical.
Where to look
Warm lakes, ponds, oxbow lakes, and slow-moving river sections; soft bottoms, vegetation, and cover are often critical.
Diet
Diet changes with age and season; typically, the fish selects organisms available in a given water body, such as insects, mollusks, crustaceans, small fish, or plant matter.
What to use
Commonly used: worm, corn, pea, dough, leech. This is not a universal list: baits are chosen based on the season, forage base, water clarity, and specific rules of the water body.
Technique
Check the bottom, drop-offs, and soil transitions; use careful bottom or float presentations and adjust your leader length based on fish activity.
Seasonality & Rules
Activity fluctuates throughout the year. Before fishing, check the forecast, water temperature, spawning restrictions, and regional regulations. Before heading out, check current fishing regulations, daily limits, minimum sizes, tackle bans, and seasonal restrictions. Catch and release may be mandatory for protected or valuable species.
In 'Volga 2026' Game
In-game: weight 0.25–3.6 kg, rarity — uncommon. These values strictly relate to game balance and are neither records nor norms for nature.
Taxonomic reference: FishBase. The page opens as an external reference; local fishing rules must be checked against official regional documents.