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Red seabream

Red seabream

Pagrus major

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
9.7 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
7

Overview

Pagrus major, the red seabream, red pargo, red porgy or silver seabream, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This species is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. The fish has high culinary and cultural importance in Japan, and is also frequently eaten in Korea and Taiwan.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Shrimp

    Effective when presented live and fresh.

  • Squid

    Small squid pieces or whole baby squid are great.

  • Sand worms

    Highly attractive, especially for bottom fishing.

  • Small fish (e.g. Sardine)

    Effective for larger seabream, used whole or cut.

  • Mussels

    Crushed or whole, great for chumming and bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Daiwa Saltiga Bay Rubber HeadJig

    Excellent for vertical jigging.

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  • Shimano Lucanus JigJig

    Slow jigging action works well.

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  • Maria Shore Tricker Jigpara MicroSpoon

    Good for casting and retrieving.

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  • Ecogear Aqua Swim ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Use with a jig head or Texas rig.

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  • Duel Adagio HeavyMetal Jig

    Cast far to reach feeding fish.

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Techniques

When fishing with lures, vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes on the day.

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Where to Find Red seabream

Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia1 spotsIstarska županija, Croatia1 spots東京都, Japan1 spots沖縄県, Japan1 spots大阪府, Japan1 spots京都府, Japan1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Red seabream?+

Popular baits for Red seabream include Shrimp, Squid, Sand worms, Small fish (e.g. Sardine), Mussels. Tip: When fishing with lures, vary your retrieve speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes on the day.

Where can I catch Red seabream?+

Red seabream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia; Istarska županija, Croatia; 東京都, Japan. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Red seabream get?+

Red seabream (Pagrus major) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 9.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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