Top Common Nase Fishing Countries

The Common Nase (Chondrostoma nasus) is a freshwater fish native to Central and Eastern Europe, recognized by its elongated body, silvery scales, and distinctive blunt snout. Preferring fast-flowing rivers with gravel or rocky substrates, the Common Nase is primarily targeted by recreational anglers rather than commercial fisheries, due to its moderate size and regional culinary value. The countries most associated with Common Nase fishing include Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland, where the species is both a popular sport fish and, in some regions, a traditional catch for local consumption. While not a major player in global fish trade, the Common Nase holds ecological and cultural significance in these countries, and management efforts are in place to maintain healthy populations amid habitat changes and river regulation.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.