European Weatherfish
Misgurnus Fossilis · Other fish
- 3lakes
- 72logged catches
- 239 kg heaviest logged
European Weatherfish (Misgurnus Fossilis) is a species of Loach widespread in Europe and Asia. It gets its name for coming to the surface and acting excitedly whenever the air pressure changes before a thunderstorm. These fish inhabit still waters of muddy rivers and are resilient to low-oxygen environments.
These small fish are yellowish in coloration, with brown bands stretching along their entire body. European Weatherfish usually grow to a length of about 30 cm and a maximum weight of 0.25kg.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Red Worms 
Bloodworms 
Night Crawlers 
Maggots 
Yellow Maggots 
Pinkies 
Wax Worms 
Caddis Larva Best setups by lake 3 lakes with data
Lesni Vila Fishery (reworked) — 31 catches , best 0.43 kg
- Red Worms Hook #6 Feeder bottom Shore 8×
- Red Worms Hook #8 Feeder bottom Shore 8×
- Red Worms Hook #4 Feeder bottom Shore 4×
- Bloodworms Hook #6 Feeder bottom Shore 4×
Lesni Vila Fishery — 26 catches , best 239 kg
- Red Worms Hook #8 Feeder bottom 3×
- Red Worms Hook #6 Feeder bottom Shore 3×
- Red Worms Hook #4 Float Shore 250 m 2×
- Red Worms Hook #4 Feeder bottom Shore 2×
Dnipro River — 15 catches , best 0.37 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
- Yellow Maggots Hook #6 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
- Bloodworms Hook #2 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
- Night Crawlers Hook #1 Feeder bottom 1×
How to catch
How to catch a unique European Weatherfish?
When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch European Weatherfish would be to use Red Worms on a size #6 hook.
Where to find it
Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.