
Last Updated on 16.07.10
The name of this fish comes from the red color of its fins. The body is long and flat, its scales are silvery. It is a fish, member of the cyprinid family. The reproduction takes place in April - May. The usual weight is of 300-400 grams and the minimum size of the caught red surmullet is of 15 cm.

The lure used for sport fishing: the worm, polenta, bread.
Fishing places in the Danube Delta – Caraorman: clear water Crisan-Caraorman, but also at the confluence of muddy stream with clear stream.
Fishing period: Starting from June and up to October.