Usual size
15–25 cm
Maximum
45 cm
Where
Rock · Harbours and breakwaters
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
Canary Islands
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
All year on rocks and in harbours; most active from spring to autumn with some swell.
Natural baits
- Ragworm
- Mussel
- Crab
- Prawn
How to recognise it
Silver-grey with two broad black bands: one behind the head and one before the tail.
Tip
Same tackle as for white seabream: a fine fluorocarbon leader and a small bait tight to the rocks.
Minimum size and rules by area
Atlantic Andalusia
No size limit
Mediterranean Andalusia
Min. 18 cm
Ceuta
Min. 18 cm
Melilla
Min. 18 cm
Murcia
Min. 18 cm
Valencia region
Min. 18 cm
Catalonia
Min. 20 cm
Balearic Islands
Min. 18 cm
Canary Islands
Min. 22 cm
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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