White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
FR Sar Commun · ES Sargo · PT Sargo-comum · IT Sarago Maggiore · DE Geißbrasse
Also known as: SargosargoSargo-legítimo-do-MediterrâneoSargoSar CommunGeißbrasseSarago MaggioreSargo-comum
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; calm conditions
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Float fishing80%
Bottom fishing / ledgering75%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Wreck bruiser — beyond color breaks and cruises high, dives fast; Small Plugs Washed In The Seam.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
MusselCrabWorms
Diet
SnailsBivalvesCrabAmphipodsAlgae
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingLight Rock Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Big silvery scales, a single black band at my tail, and I'll happily cruise the surf zone anglers wade right past.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean/NE Atlantic rocky inshore
Where they hang out
Shallow rock, close to shore
Prime time
Year-round; calm conditions
Tide game
Low
What they're into
Ragworm, peeler crab, mussel
Temperature vibe
Prefers 16–22°C
Fave weather
Calm, clear water best
Fun fact about me
Dinner-plate royalty since Roman times — delicate flakes, fierce bite.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local size rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern
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