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

Common Octopus in Galicia

Octopus vulgaris

Spain — North-west

Common Octopus is a headline target species in Galicia, Spain — North-west. Typical marks: ria (drowned valley), rocky shore, harbour wall.

Season in Galicia

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Bait & technique

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

About this coast

Typical marks
ria (drowned valley), rocky shore, harbour wall, mussel raft
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Warm-temperate waters (17–22 °C summer peak)

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