Species guide
How to catch Goldsinny-wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
saltwatergame fishLabridae
The Goldsinny-wrasse is a small, colorful saltwater fish known for its active hunting of small crustaceans and other macrofauna. It inhabits coastal rocky areas in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. This species is popular among anglers targeting small reef fish.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderate depths (1-50 m) along rocky coasts in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Typical size
Up to about 18 cm
What they eat
- clingfish
- corophid amphipods
- gammarid amphipods
- harpacticoid copepods
- small crab species
Best baits
- small crustaceans
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- micro spoons
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- float fishing near rocks
- lure casting along rocky shorelines
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