Usual size
10–16 cm
Maximum
24 cm
Where
Rock · Harbours and breakwaters · Estuaries (rías)
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
Spring to autumn in harbours, seagrass meadows and mixed bottoms, close to shore.
Natural baits
- Ragworm
- Prawn
- Bread paste
How to recognise it
Small, silvery-yellow, with a black ring at the base of the tail and yellow pelvic fins.
Tip
Great for beginners and kids: small hook, light float and some chum. Release any under the minimum size.
Minimum size and rules by area
Atlantic Andalusia
No size limit
Mediterranean Andalusia
Min. 12 cm
Ceuta
Min. 12 cm
Melilla
Min. 12 cm
Murcia
Min. 12 cm
Valencia region
Min. 12 cm
Catalonia
Min. 15 cm
Balearic Islands
Min. 12 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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