Barbel Fishing

• 20-39 inch

• 2.2-6.6 lb

Barbel are bottom-feeding freshwater fish native to European rivers, named for their whisker-like barbels. Preferring fast-flowing gravelly streams, they forage for insects, mollusks, and crustaceans. Renowned for powerful fights in strong currents, they are popular sportfish among coarse anglers, often caught near deep pools and riffles.