Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
FR Grondin rouge · ES Rubio · PT Cabra-vermelha · IT Gallinella rossa · DE Rotbarbe (Seeskorpion)
Also known as: Patruça-vermelhaRubioGrondin rougeRotbarbe (Seeskorpion)Gallinella rossaCabra-vermelha
BenthicShoreBoat
Score
—
Prime time
Daylight
Depth
15–300m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–JulGood Mar–Sep
Depth range
15–300mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Slope cruiser — along rip lines and threads current seams patiently; Liveys Drifted Across The Line.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawns
Diet
ShrimpCrabSmall fishSnailsEchinoderms
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning LedgerDrifting
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDuskMid flood
I “walk” on the seabed with finger-like fins — fancy footing.
Field notes
Where to find them
NE Atlantic and Mediterranean sandy and mixed shore marks
Where they hang out
Sandy shore marks, shallow water
Prime time
Daylight
Tide game
Moderate; fish move over sand/mixed ground on the tide
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips near bottom
Temperature vibe
Prefers 13–18°C
Fave weather
Moderate surf workable
Fun fact about me
I “walk” on the seabed with finger-like fins — fancy footing.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesNational/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern