Bogue
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FR Bogue · ES Boga · PT Boga-do-mar · IT Boga · DE Gelbstriemenbrasse
Also known as: BreamBogaBobaBogaGelbstriemenbrasseBogaBoga-do-mar
PelagicShoreBoat
Baitfish
Score
—
Prime time
Summer; daylight
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–SepGood Apr–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Bank edge stalker — at ledge edges and threads current seams patiently; Bucktails Tipped With Bait.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beach
Recommended baits
BreadWormsPrawns
Diet
AmphipodsSpongesSeagrassBivalvesPolychaete worms
Effective techniques
Sabiki / Bait CatchingFloat FishingRunning Ledger
Gear
Best times
NightDuskDay
Ancient Greeks called me 'ox-eyed' for these bug eyes — built for hunting in the gloom.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean/NE Atlantic harbours, breakwaters
Where they hang out
Shallow inshore water
Prime time
Summer; daylight
Tide game
Low to moderate
What they're into
Bread, small worm and shrimp pieces
Temperature vibe
Prefers 16–22°C
Fave weather
Calm conditions best
Fun fact about me
Masters the tides like clockwork — ask a harbour cat, they’ll vouch for me.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Generally unrestricted; check local bag limitsLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern