Leerfish
Lichia amia
FR Liche · ES Palometa · PT Chambré · IT Leccia · DE Leerfisch
Also known as: GarrickPalometónPalmetaPalometaLicheLeerfischLecciaChambré
Surf/EstuaryShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Low light, night around lit harbours
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning90%
Trolling80%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Powerful hunter that crashes baitfish schools. Bring strong tackle!
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen seaPier harborSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSurface luresSoft plastics
Diet
Small fishForage fishAnchovySquid
Effective techniques
SpinningSurfcastingTrolling
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskDayNight
Cousin to the jacks — I ambush prey in the surf zone and fight like it's personal.
Field notes
Where to find them
Surf tables, harbour mouths, headlands, warm Atlantic/Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Surf zone to nearshore, surface layer
Prime time
Low light, night around lit harbours
Tide game
Moderate; rips and seams concentrate bait
What they're into
Fast surface lures, soft plastics
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–25°C
Fave weather
Any conditions with visible bait activity
Fun fact about me
Silver torpedo with endless cardio — built for sprinting tides and breaking hearts.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern