Canary Drum
Umbrina canariensis
ES Corvina canaria
Also known as: BaardmanTasselfishVerrugato CanarioCorvinaCalafate-das-CanáriasCorvina canaria
BenthicShoreBoat
Deepwater
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Depth
50–300m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
50–300mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Surfcasting75%
Bottom Fishing / Ledgering65%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Sandy stretches near rocky ground, listening more than looking. Work a bait low and slow and you might hear me before you feel me.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawns
Diet
CrabShrimpBivalvesPolychaete worms
Effective techniques
SurfcastingRunning LedgerBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
I can drum and croak using my own swim bladder like a built-in speaker — no vocal cords required.
Field notes
Where to find them
Canary Islands and nearby Macaronesian surf and sandy shore
Where they hang out
Surf zone to nearshore, shallow water
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Sandeel and mackerel strip on bottom rigs
Temperature vibe
Warm-water species
Fave weather
Moderate surf workable
Fun fact about me
Canary-current local — I turn up on surf marks the mainland horse mackerel never reach.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern