Usual size
35–60 cm
Maximum
80 cm
Where
Rock
When
Rough abundance from shore in each sea
Gulf of Cádiz
Mediterranean and Balearics
Canary Islands
Spring to early autumn on the rocky coast of Cádiz (Chipiona, Rota, Conil, Tarifa), with a calm sea, clear water and a moving tide.
Natural baits
- Live crab
- Cuttlefish
- Squid
- Sardine
How to recognise it
Like a large red porgy, pink with 4–5 reddish vertical bands and a steep, curved forehead; adults have a darker back.
Tip
The queen of Cádiz's rocks: live crab tight to the stones, strong tackle and a tight drag, because it bolts for the rocks as soon as it feels the hook.
Minimum size and rules by area
Atlantic Andalusia
Mediterranean Andalusia
Ceuta
Melilla
Murcia
Valencia region
Catalonia
Balearic Islands
Canary Islands
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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