Moray
Muraena helena
FR Murène commune · ES Morena · PT Moreia · IT Murena mediterranea · DE Mittelmeer-Muräne
Also known as: Mediterranean MorayMorenaMoreia-pretaMorenaMurène communeMittelmeer-MuräneMurena mediterraneaMoreia
BenthicBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Depth
1–300m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
1–300mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom Fishing / Ledgering80%
Running Ledger60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Rocky-crevice ambusher with a second set of jaws lurking in my throat — corner me on a ledge and that 'snarl' is just me pulling water over my gills.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishOctopusCrabShrimpCarrion
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning Ledger
Gear
Best times
Night
I look like I'm baring my teeth at you, but that constant mouth-gaping is just how I breathe.
Field notes
Where to find them
Rocky/reef structure, warm temperate to tropical
Where they hang out
Rock/reef holes and crevices
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Tide game
Low to moderate
What they're into
Mackerel and squid strips fished into holes
Temperature vibe
Broadly warm-water tolerant
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for accurate structure fishing
Fun fact about me
Second jaw hidden in my throat — I don't just bite, I reel you in.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern