Fish species in Japan

Herabuna

ヘラブナ · herabuna
Carassius cuvieri

Herabuna are selectively bred crucian carp associated with Japanese float fishing. Dough bait and precise depth setting define the technique.

Habitat and season

Managed ponds and selected freshwater venues.

Recorded fishing season: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Scientific name: Carassius cuvieri
Japanese name: ヘラブナ

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

Soft dough baits are positioned precisely relative to the bottom. Float balance and bait consistency are central to this Japanese pond technique.

Herabuna

Rainbow trout · Common carp · Herabuna

Herabuna

Herabuna

Cooking guidance is omitted for this species for conservation or food-safety reasons.

Detailed Japanese species notes

高い体高、銀灰色の大きな鱗、長い背びれが目印。コイのような口ひげはない。フナ類の厳密な種判別は写真だけでは難しい場合がある。

桟橋で後ろへ歩きながら取り込まず、玉網を先に用意。濡れた手と網で扱い、地面へ置かない。別の池や川へ魚を移さない。