Dentex (Dentex dentex) — sea-fishing target species in Algarve

Dentex in Algarve

Dentex dentex

Portugal — South coast

Dentex in Algarve, Portugal — South coast: peak season May-Aug. Typical marks: rocky shore, cliff mark, sandy beach.

Season in Algarve

Peak
May-Aug
Good
Apr, Sep
Possible
Mar, Oct-Nov

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Lugworm, Ragworm, Hardback Crab
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering

About this coast

Typical marks
rocky shore, cliff mark, sandy beach, estuary
Tidal character
Mesotidal (moderate tidal range)
Water character
Warm-temperate waters (17–22 °C summer peak)

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