Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
FR Grondin gris · ES Borracho · PT Cabra-morena · IT Cappone grigio · DE Knurrhahn
Also known as: GurnardPatruça-cinzentaBorrachoGrondin grisKnurrhahnCappone grigioCabra-morena
BenthicShoreBoat
Score
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Prime time
Daytime over sand/mixed
Depth
10–200m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
10–200mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Vertical / shore jigging80%
Preferred seabed
SandGravel
Findr bio
Slope cruiser — under weed mats and waits in shade then surges; Small Plugs Washed In The Seam.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsPrawnsCrab
Diet
ShrimpCrabSmall fishSand eelHerring
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
DayFlooding tide
Walks on pectoral ‘legs’ and grunts — the sea’s musical taxi.
Field notes
Where to find them
North Sea/Atlantic
Where they hang out
5-20 m
Prime time
Daytime over sand/mixed
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Fish strips, worms; opportunist
Temperature vibe
Cool-mild water fine
Fave weather
Moderate chop fine
Fun fact about me
Walks on pectoral ‘legs’ and grunts — the sea’s musical taxi.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Local rules varyNational fisheries
Looking after them
Least Concern