Species guide
How to catch Madeira rockfish
Scorpaena maderensis
brackishsaltwaterScorpaenidae
The Madeira rockfish is a small predatory fish known for feeding on fish and shrimps. It has a typical fusiform body shape and inhabits shallow to moderately deep waters. This species is not targeted as a game fish but can be found in brackish and saltwater environments.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater habitats of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, typically between 20 and 40 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 18 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimps
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- small jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle casting
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