Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
FR Dorade noire · ES Chopa · PT Choupa · IT Tanuta · DE Streifenbrasse
Also known as: Sargo-negroChopaDorade noireStreifenbrasseTanutaChoupa
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/daylight
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–JunGood Mar–Jul
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
I can party from dawn and through the day. Swipe right if you've got shellfish or worm baits...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Pier harborRocky shoreSandy beachShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
CrabPrawnsShellfishFish baits
Diet
CrabShrimpAlgaeAmphipods
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning LedgerFloat Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
Form large spawning shoals in spring—target of seasonal festivals in Spain.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean, Atlantic
Where they hang out
Piers, rocky ground 5–15m
Prime time
Dawn/daylight
Tide game
Moderate; likes flowing water
What they're into
Shellfish, worms, squid; omnivore
Temperature vibe
Prefers mild–warm; spawns spring inshore
Fave weather
Feeds in calm/light chop
Fun fact about me
Form large spawning shoals in spring—target of seasonal festivals in Spain.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Spawning aggregations protectedRegional Med fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern