Painted Comber
Serranus scriba
FR Serran écriture · ES Serrano pintado · PT Serrano-riscado · IT Sciarrano · DE Streifenbarsch
Also known as: Serrano pintadoSerrano pintadoSerran écritureStreifenbarschSciarranoSerrano-riscado
BenthicShoreBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Daylight; dawn/late afternoon prime
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
Sand
Findr bio
Reef cruiser with painted stripes - loves daylight and rocky hideouts.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Pier harborRocky shoreSandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
SquidFish baitsPrawns
Diet
CrabShrimpSmall fishSnailsPolychaete worms
Effective techniques
Light Rock FishingSpinningBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDusk
I carry both eggs and sperm at once — no waiting around for a mate to show up.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Harbours/rocky coves 2-15 m
Prime time
Daylight; dawn/late afternoon prime
Tide game
Low-moderate
What they're into
Shrimp pieces, tiny fish strips; micro-jigs
Temperature vibe
Warm seasons best
Fave weather
Calm/clear favours sight takes
Fun fact about me
Masters the tides like clockwork — ask a harbour cat, they’ll vouch for me.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Local rules varyRegional Med fisheries
Looking after them
Least Concern