Wreckfish
Polyprion americanus
FR Cernier · ES Cherna · PT Cherne · DE Wrackbarsch
Also known as: Stone BassBass GroperChernaCernierWrackbarschCherne
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Depth
40–600m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–DecGood Feb–Oct
Depth range
40–600mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Daylight deep wreck dweller. Large cut baits or whole fish — depth matters...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
SquidFish baits
Diet
Small fishCrabSquidJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
Day
I haunt shipwrecks and can live over a century — a stoic boulder with opinions.
Field notes
Where to find them
NE Atlantic/Mediterranean deep wrecks and reef
Where they hang out
Deep wrecks and reef, well below surface
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Large live/cut baits near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 8–12°C at depth
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for deep bottom fishing
Fun fact about me
I haunt shipwrecks and can live over a century — a stoic boulder with opinions.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits common — check locallyNational/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Vulnerable