Meagre
Argyrosomus regius
FR Maigre Commun · ES Corvina · PT Corvina-legítima · IT Ombrina · DE Umberfisch
Also known as: CroakerCorvinaMaigre CommunUmberfischOmbrinaCorvina-legítima
BenthicShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
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Prime time
Dusk, night, first light
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–JulGood Mar–Aug
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning80%
Bottom fishing / ledgering80%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Powerful drum that loves dusk/dawn hunts. Bring big baits and patience.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawnsSoft plasticsSurface lures
Diet
Small fishSquidShrimpCrab
Effective techniques
SurfcastingRunning LedgerBottom FishingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNightMid floodEarly ebb
I grunt loud enough to hear 30 metres off — my swim bladder doubles as a bass drum.
Field notes
Where to find them
Estuaries, river mouths, surf tables, Mediterranean/NE Atlantic
Where they hang out
Surf and estuary channels, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Dusk, night, first light
Tide game
High; fish move into shallow channels on tide
What they're into
Live/fresh mullet, fish strips, squid, cuttlefish
Temperature vibe
Prefers 17–23°C
Fave weather
Calm, clear water best for a shy species
Fun fact about me
Half science, half superstition — I turn up when the sea feels ‘right’.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits and MPAs common — check locallyNational/regional Mediterranean or Atlantic fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern