Common Squid
Loligo vulgaris
FR Calmar commun · ES Calamar común · PT Lula-comum · IT Calamaro · DE Gewöhnlicher Pfeilkalmar
Also known as: SquidCalamar comúnCalmar communGewöhnlicher PfeilkalmarCalamaroLula-comum
CephalopodShoreBoat
Cephalopod
Score
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Prime time
Night with lights; peaks on dusk and first dark, autumn–winter many areas.
Depth
0–250m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Sep–OctGood Aug–Dec
Depth range
0–250mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning95%
Vertical / shore jigging85%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Find me at dusk and night under lights. Into jigs — keep it moving...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaPier harborSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Egis
Diet
Small fishKrillCephalopodsShrimp
Effective techniques
Squid / Cuttlefish Jigs
Gear
Best times
DuskNightSlack water
Sepia ink was used as writing dye in Europe for centuries.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, Mediterranean
Where they hang out
From harbour walls to 5–30 m; over sand/weed beds. (shore accessible range)
Prime time
Night with lights; peaks on dusk and first dark, autumn–winter many areas.
Tide game
Moderate; prefers steady run rather than slack.
What they're into
Egi jigs
Temperature vibe
Most coastal in cool to mild seasons; heat drives them deeper.
Fave weather
Clear water & small swell best; stirred-up water after storms fishes poorly.
Fun fact about me
Sepia ink was used as writing dye in Europe for centuries.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Local seasonal closures/limits may apply; respect harbour rules.Regional fisheries (e.g., Spain MAPA/CCAA; Italy MIPAAF; Portugal DGRM).
Looking after them
Not Evaluated
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