Rutilis rutilis - Roach
Roach are fish of still or slow-flowing water. They are found in some
eastern rivers of Wales, generally in the lower reaches, and have also
been stocked into several stillwater fisheries throughout Wales.
Roach spawn in April and May in the south of Wales;
spawning can extend into June further north. Their diet comprises
invertebrates and plant matter.
Hybrids of roach with rudd or with bream are not uncommon,
and that can make identification more difficult. A roach of more than two
pounds is the fish of a lifetime, although they can grow quite a lot
bigger. The British rod-caught record roach, caught on the Dorest Stour in 1990, weighed 4lb 3 oz.
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