Usual size
25–45 cm
Maximum
70 cm
Where
Estuaries (rías) · Sand · Rock
When
Rough abundance from shore in each sea
Gulf of Cádiz
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Mediterranean and Balearics
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
All year on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia, especially in winter, in tidal creeks, river mouths and surf beaches.
Natural baits
- Worms
- Live prawn
- Crab
- Sardine
Lures
- Small soft baits and minnows
How to recognise it
Like a sea bass but with black spots scattered over the back and flanks.
Tip
Fish it like sea bass: moving tide, slightly coloured water and small lures.
Minimum size and rules by area
Atlantic Andalusia
No size limit
Mediterranean Andalusia
No size limit
Ceuta
No size limit
Melilla
No size limit
Murcia
No size limit
Valencia region
No size limit
Catalonia
No size limit
Balearic Islands
No size limit
Fish are measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail; squid and cuttlefish by the mantle. If it is undersized, release it alive.
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