Red Seabream
Pagellus bogaraveo
FR Pagre commun · ES Besugo · PT Goraz · IT Occhione · DE Rotbrasse
Also known as: Blackspot SeabreamBesugoDorade RoseBesugoPagre communRotbrasseOcchioneGoraz
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Daytime
Depth
150–700m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Oct–DecGood Jan–Sep
Depth range
150–700mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Gravel
Findr bio
Deep-water royalty — find me hugging cold ledges past 150 metres and you'll need a dropper rig and patience to winch me up.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterRocky shoreShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
CrabPrawnsShellfish
Diet
CrabShrimpSmall fishPolychaete wormsCephalopods
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning Ledger
Gear
Best times
Day
I carry a dark blotch on my shoulder and sink deep — down past 300 metres where the water runs cold and quiet.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean, Southern Atlantic
Where they hang out
Deep rocky reefs 20–100m
Prime time
Daytime
Tide game
Moderate tide influence
What they're into
Crabs, shellfish, squid
Temperature vibe
Prefers warmer Med/Atlantic waters
Fave weather
Clear settled seas best
Fun fact about me
Gold-trimmed and surprisingly streetwise — loves reefs, hates sloppy rigs.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Size/bag restrictions varyRegional Med fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Vulnerable