Annular Seabream
Diplodus annularis
FR Sparaillon · ES Raspallón · PT Sargo-alcorraz · IT Sarago sparaglione · DE Ringelbrasse
Also known as: Ring BreamSargoSargueRaspallónSparaillonRingelbrasseSarago sparaglioneSargo-alcorraz
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
Score
—
Prime time
Calm days year-round
Depth
0–90m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–SepGood Apr–Oct
Depth range
0–90mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Light Rock Fishing (LRF)80%
Float Fishing65%
Bottom Fishing / Ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Small, schooling, and happy in seagrass shallows — light tackle and tiny hooks baited with worm will get my attention.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachEstuaryPier harborShallow water
Recommended baits
WormsPrawns
Diet
Polychaete wormsAmphipodsAlgaeBivalves
Effective techniques
Light Rock FishingFloat FishingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
My Latin name means 'ring' — look for the black band circling my tail base, no white edge like my saddle bream cousins.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean rocky inshore, breakwaters
Where they hang out
Shallow rock and broken ground
Prime time
Calm days year-round
Tide game
Low; Mediterranean tides minimal
What they're into
Ragworm, shrimp on light rigs
Temperature vibe
Warm-water species
Fave weather
Calm, clear water best
Fun fact about me
Pocket-sized seabream with a dark ring around my tail — style over size.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local size rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern