Tub Gurnard
Chelidonichthys lucerna
FR Grondin perlon · ES Bejel · PT Cabra-cabaço · IT Gallinella · DE Roter Knurrhahn
Also known as: BeijotoBejelGrondin perlonRoter KnurrhahnGallinellaCabra-cabaço
BenthicShoreBoat
Score
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Prime time
Daytime
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jul–SepGood Jun–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Vertical / shore jigging80%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Daytime crosser of banks and patches. Small fish strips or prawn — I won't say no...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
WormsCrabPrawns
Diet
CrabSmall fishAnchovySnailsPolychaete worms
Effective techniques
Drifting
Gear
Best times
Day
“Walks” on seabed using finger-like rays.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Shallows 5–15m
Prime time
Daytime
Tide game
Moderate; over sandy/mixed ground
What they're into
Small fish, shrimp, crab
Temperature vibe
Feeds in warmer seas; less in cold winters
Fave weather
Feeds well in moderate chop
Fun fact about me
“Walks” on seabed using finger-like rays.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
MLS varies; often kept for foodNational fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern