Species guide
How to catch Red seabream
Pagrus major
saltwatergame fishSparidae
The Red seabream is a prized game fish known for its robust body and strong fight. It inhabits reefs and rocky to soft bottoms, often found between 10 to 50 meters deep. Adults migrate to shallower waters in late spring and summer to spawn.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Pacific and Mediterranean, inhabiting reefs and bottoms from 10 to 50 meters depth. Juveniles prefer shallower areas.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- benthic invertebrates
- crustaceans
- molluscs
- worms
- small fish
Best baits
- shrimp
- small crab
- cut bait
- worms
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- metal spoons
- bottom bouncers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- pier fishing
- rock fishing
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