Common Cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
FR Seiche commune · ES Sepia común · PT Choco-comum · IT Seppia comune · DE Gemeine Sepia
Also known as: CuttlefishSepia comúnSeiche communeGemeine SepiaSeppia comuneChoco-comum
CephalopodShoreBoat
Cephalopod
Score
—
Prime time
Night with lights; spring runs in many ports.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JunGood Apr–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning95%
Vertical / shore jigging85%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Shine your love-light in spring. I turn up at dusk and night — swipe right if you’ve got cuttle/squid jigs...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Pier harborSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
EgisSquid
Diet
CrabShrimpJuvenile fishCephalopods
Effective techniques
Squid / Cuttlefish Jigs
Gear
Best times
Night
I carry a buoyancy tank (cuttlebone) and tune it like a tiny submarine.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic (Iberia/France/UK), Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Harbour walls, marinas and sandy patches 2–15 m—classic pier species.
Prime time
Night with lights; spring runs in many ports.
Tide game
Low–moderate; likes a steady drift.
What they're into
Squid/cuttle jigs
Temperature vibe
Most coastal in mild seasons; heat drives them out deeper.
Fave weather
Clear water and small swell are best; stirred-up water after storms fishes poorly.
Fun fact about me
I carry a buoyancy tank (cuttlebone) and tune it like a tiny submarine.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Seasonal protections common; respect harbour rules and night-fishing by-laws.Regional fisheries (Spain MAPA/CCAA; France OFB; Italy MIPAAF; Portugal DGRM).
Looking after them
Least Concern
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