Picarel
Spicara smaris
FR Picarel · ES Alacha · PT Trombeiro-boga · IT Zerri · DE Picarel
Also known as: CarapauzinhoAlachaZerriTrombeiro-boga
BenthicShoreBoat
Baitfish
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/day; harbours/rocky bays
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
Estuary specialist — at ledge edges and pounces when tide turns; Stickbaits Ripped And Paused.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beach
Recommended baits
WormsFish baitsPrawns
Diet
CopepodsZooplanktonKrill
Effective techniques
Sabiki / Bait CatchingFloat FishingLight Rock Fishing
Gear
Best times
NightDuskDawn
Males flash bright colours guarding the nest, then fade back into the anonymous schooling crowd.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Mid-water shoals 3-20 m
Prime time
Dawn/day; harbours/rocky bays
Tide game
Low-moderate
What they're into
Planktonic microfauna; fine sabiki, tiny prawns
Temperature vibe
Warm months best
Fave weather
Calm/clear suits
Fun fact about me
Named in dockside songs and pub tales — proof supper can swim.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Local limits possibleRegional Med fisheries
Looking after them
Least Concern