Top White Bream Fishing Countries

The white bream (Blicca bjoerkna) is a freshwater fish native to Europe and western Asia, recognized for its laterally compressed, silvery body and preference for slow-flowing rivers, lakes, and ponds. While not as commercially significant as its larger cousin, the common bream, the white bream is still valued in both recreational and small-scale commercial fisheries. The top countries for white bream fishing include Russia, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, where the species is abundant in inland waters and supports local angling communities. In these countries, white bream are often caught alongside other cyprinids and contribute to traditional fish dishes and regional fisheries. The fishing industry for white bream is primarily focused on local consumption and sport fishing rather than large-scale export, reflecting the species’ role in sustaining rural economies and recreational fishing traditions across Central and Eastern Europe.

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