Species guide

How to catch Large-scaled gurnard

Lepidotrigla cavillone

Stylized 2D illustration of Large-scaled gurnard
saltwaterTriglidae

The large-scaled gurnard is a small, fusiform saltwater fish found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It typically inhabits depths from 30 to 450 meters and grows up to about 22.5 cm. This species feeds selectively on small crustaceans and fish.

Where they live

Found in saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, inhabiting depths between 30 and 450 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 23 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • isopods
  • natantian decapods
  • shrimp species

Best baits

  • shrimp
  • small fish pieces
  • crustacean bait

Best lures

  • small soft plastics
  • jigs
  • small spoons

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing
  • light jigging

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