Usual size
35–70 cm
Maximum
100 cm
Where
Rock · Open sea (by boat)
When
Rough abundance from shore in each sea
Gulf of Cádiz
Mediterranean and Balearics
All year over rocky bottoms at 15–80 m; it comes closer to the coast in autumn.
Natural baits
- Live squid
- Cuttlefish
- Live fish
Lures
- Jigs
- Soft baits
- Deep-diving minnows
How to recognise it
Deep, pinkish-silver body with bluish spots and large canine teeth.
Tip
Slow trolling or live squid near reefs at dawn; it is very wary.
Minimum size and rules by area
Atlantic Andalusia
Mediterranean Andalusia
No minimum size in this zone's rules. Neighbouring regions: 35–40 cm; release smaller fish.
Ceuta
No minimum size in this zone's rules. Neighbouring regions: 35–40 cm; release smaller fish.
Melilla
No minimum size in this zone's rules. Neighbouring regions: 35–40 cm; release smaller fish.
Murcia
No minimum size in this zone's rules. Neighbouring regions: 35–40 cm; release smaller fish.
Valencia region
No minimum size in this zone's rules. Neighbouring regions: 35–40 cm; release smaller fish.
Catalonia
At most 2 per person per day.
Balearic Islands
At most 2 per licence per day (3 per boat).
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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