Fish species in Japan

Japanese gudgeon

カマツカ · kamatsuka
Pseudogobio esocinus

A sand-dwelling gudgeon with an inferior mouth and barbels. The Japanese group includes recently separated species, so locality and detailed features matter. Present tiny bait on the bottom rather than midwater.

Habitat and season

Japanese rivers or lakes; consult local fishery rules.

Recorded fishing season: Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov
Scientific name: Pseudogobio esocinus
Japanese name: カマツカ

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

Fishing methods

Small-fish freshwater float fishing

A small float and baited hook make bites visible in canals, ponds and gentle river margins.

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Cooking

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Detailed Japanese species notes

砂を口に含んで底の餌を探し、驚くと砂へ潜る細長い魚。カマツカ類は分類が見直されており、スナゴカマツカやナガレカマツカをすべて同じ種として扱わないようにしたい。

地域の保全・遊漁ルールを守る。近縁種を含むため採捕場所も記録し、別水域へ移さない。生食は避ける。

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