European Barracuda
Sphyraena sphyraena
FR Barracuda Européen · ES Barracuda Europea · PT Bicuda · IT Barracuda Europeo · DE Mittelmeer-Barrakuda
Also known as: BarracudaBicuda-europeiaBarracuda EuropeaBarracuda EuropéenMittelmeer-BarrakudaBarracuda EuropeoBicuda
BenthicShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Night around lit harbours; dawn/dusk elsewhere
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning90%
Trolling80%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Fast striker with sharp teeth - loves lures and warm blue water.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaPier harborSandy beachShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSurface luresSoft plasticsSquid
Diet
Small fishSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
SpinningTrollingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
The bigger loner of the two — I range further north into cooler Atlantic water, hunting solo.
Field notes
Where to find them
Harbour mouths, breakwaters, reef edges, Mediterranean/warm Atlantic
Where they hang out
Nearshore, surface to mid-water
Prime time
Night around lit harbours; dawn/dusk elsewhere
Tide game
Moderate; moving water concentrates bait
What they're into
Fast lures — minnows, metals, soft plastics
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–26°C
Fave weather
Calm, clear conditions best for sight and lure work
Fun fact about me
Pelagic speedster — fishermen’s folklore says follow the birds and you’ll find me.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern