The common bream is a European freshwater fish species in the Cyprinidae family, otherwise commonly known as carp. You can dive with common bream in lakes, ponds, and slow-flowing rivers throughout Europe; however, their greatest concentration is in the Alps and Pyrenees mountains and the Balkans peninsula. Since these bodies of water are on the colder side, you will need a thick wetsuit or drysuit, depending on the time of year.
Common breams are recognizable by their elongated, golden bodies accented by dark grey fins. Since they can hybridize with other bream species, pure-bred common bream can sometimes be difficult to distinguish. Look for these beautiful fish living in schools near the bottom, feeding on small worms, bivalves, and gastropods. Explore the map below to see where you can go diving with common bream.
