Sea Trout
Salmo trutta
FR Truite de mer · ES Reo (Trucha marina) · PT Truta-marisca · IT Trota di mare · DE Meerforelle
Also known as: finnockwhite troutTruta-marinhaReo (Trucha marina)Truite de merMeerforelleTrota di mareTruta-marisca
Surf/EstuaryShoreBoat
GamefishSalmonidMigratory
Score
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Prime time
Dawn/dusk; at night in clear, calm conditions; spring/autumn coastal runs.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–SepGood Apr–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk chaser; at night in clear, calm conditions. Spin me or fly me — your call...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryRocky shoreSandy beach
Recommended baits
Surface luresSpinnersPrawnsFly
Diet
SpratSand eelHerringSmall fishCrab
Effective techniques
Saltwater FlySpinningSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Called “white trout” in Irish folklore.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, North Sea, Baltic
Where they hang out
Very close to surf edges, drop‑offs, river mouths; 0–3 m.
Prime time
Dawn/dusk; at night in clear, calm conditions; spring/autumn coastal runs.
Tide game
Moderate; moving water around points/bars best.
What they're into
Spinners, spoons, flies (sandeel, shrimp patterns)
Temperature vibe
Cool–mild water best (5–14 °C); hot bright days are tough.
Fave weather
Overcast with light onshore breeze ideal; after storm a settling day fishes well.
Fun fact about me
Called “white trout” in Irish folklore.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Highly regulated: seasons, bag limits, river/coastal distinctions—check carefully.Baltic/Nordic agencies (e.g., Denmark, Sweden), UK/IE fisheries bodies.
Looking after them
Least Concern
Other regions where you can target Sea Trout
This species runs in rivers too — see Rise Daisy's Sea Trout guide for the freshwater side of the story.