Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
FR Crénilabre doré · ES Tordo roquero · PT Bodião-dourado · IT Tordo dorato · DE Goldmaid
Also known as: Gold-sinnyRock CookBodião-rupestreGrivietaTordo roqueroCrénilabre doréGoldmaidTordo doratoBodião-dourado
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Bright days around kelp/rocks
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Float fishing85%
LRF / ultra-light70%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Reef ambusher — beside reef drop-offs and threads current seams patiently; Flutter Spoons In The Column.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Pier harborRocky shoreSandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
Worms
Diet
AmphipodsCopepodsSnailsBivalvesCrab
Effective techniques
Light Rock FishingFloat FishingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayFlooding tideSlack water
Born female, turn male later — nature’s cheeky gender swap in the kelp.
Field notes
Where to find them
NE Atlantic, Channel
Where they hang out
Harbour walls/kelp edges 1-8 m
Prime time
Bright days around kelp/rocks
Tide game
Low-moderate
What they're into
Tiny crab/prawn bits; picks at invertebrates
Temperature vibe
Perks up with warmth
Fave weather
Clear water helps sighting
Fun fact about me
Born female, turn male later — nature’s cheeky gender swap in the kelp.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Often used as livebait; check local rulesRegional conservation/fisheries
Looking after them
Least Concern