Where can I catch Japanese Seabass (Suzuki)?

Coastal areas where Japanese Seabass (Suzuki) are present.

What bait works best for Japanese Seabass (Suzuki)?

Natural baits like small fish and crustaceans.

Japanese Seabass (Suzuki) — Where & When to Catch

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Japanese Seabass (Suzuki)

Lateolabrax japonicus

Also known as: Suzuki

Surf/EstuaryShore

Gamefish

Score

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Prime time

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Depth

0–30m

Platform

Shore

Japanese Seabass (Suzuki) (Lateolabrax japonicus) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat

Season

JanMarJunSepDec

Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep

Depth range

0–30mMedium

Findr bio

A shadow that hunts the current seams under bridge lights at night — cast past me and I'll let it pass; put it right on the seam and I won't.

How to catch

Favourite hangouts

EstuaryCurrent edgeShallow water

Recommended baits

Fish baitsSpinnersSurface lures

Effective techniques

SpinningSurfcasting

Gear

Best times

DawnDuskNight

Another shusse-uo — I'm called seigo as a juvenile, fukko once I'm mid-size, and only earn "suzuki" once I'm fully grown, mirroring buri's name-change tradition.

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