Description
The Tench, or Doctor Fish, is a freshwater fish from Western Europe. It inhabits slow-moving freshwater habitats such as lakes or lowland rivers.
Tench have a stocky, carp-like shape and can be as long as 28in (70cm). The Tench has small scales deeply embedded in a thick skin, making the fish incredibly slippery.
Folklore has said that this slime cures any sick fish that rubs against it, bestowing the name ‘Doctor Fish’.
In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Tench can be found in the following reserves:
Summary
Habitats
Tench can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, and Deep Lake.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Redworm, Leeches, Dog Biscuits, Bloodworm, Pearl Barley, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Boilies - Natural, Corn, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Wafters - White, Bread, Dough, and Pellets - Regular can be used to lure and catch Tench in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Tench has the following traits:
- Bottom Lurker:
Bottom Lurker
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Last stand:
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.
Tips for catching Tench
Preferred Bait
The Tench preferes Redworm as bait. If you use Redworm you have the best chance of cathing a Tench.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Tench is during Daytime and Nighttime.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile | 10, 9 and 8 |
| 🥉Bronze | 7 and 6 |
| 🥈Silver | 5 |
| 🥇Gold | 4 |
| 💎Diamond | 3 |