Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) — sea-fishing target species in Greek Aegean

Common Octopus in Greek Aegean

Octopus vulgaris

Greece — Cyclades & Sporades

Common Octopus in Greek Aegean, Greece — Cyclades & Sporades: peak season Sep-Oct. Typical marks: rocky shore, cove, harbour wall.

Season in Greek Aegean

Peak
Sep-Oct
Good
Jun-Aug, Nov
Possible
Dec-May

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Squid/Cuttle Strip, Sardine
Top techniques
Vertical / shore jigging

About this coast

Typical marks
rocky shore, cove, harbour wall, island channel
Tidal character
Microtidal (small tidal range)
Water character
Subtropical waters (22–27 °C summer peak)

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