WikiCatchGet the App

Saddled seabream

Oblada melanurus

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
37 cm
Max Weight
0.6 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
32

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Ragworm (Nereis)

    A very popular and effective all-round bait.

  • Mussels

    Crush lightly to release scent.

  • Shrimp

    Use live shrimp when possible.

  • Bread

    Soak bread in seawater to make it heavier.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147Minnow

    Effective when retrieved with twitches.

    Buy
  • Maria Mucho Lucir AJMicro Jig

    Vertical jigging around rocks can be effective.

    Buy
  • Molix Finder Shad 90Soft Plastic

    Use with a light jig head.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia Longcast #2Spinner

    Cast far from the rocks.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a light line and small hooks, as saddled seabream can be line-shy. Chumming with bread or groundbait can attract fish to your area.

Where to Find Saddled seabream

Comunitat Valenciana, Spain7 spotsAndalucía, Spain3 spotsIlles Balears, Spain2 spotsSicilia, Italy2 spotsCatalunya, Spain2 spotsShqipëria Veriore, Albania1 spotsIstarska županija, Croatia1 spotsZadarska županija, Croatia1 spotsEuskadi, Spain1 spotsSplitsko-dalmatinska županija, Croatia1 spots
📍 Find spots near me🗺️ Explore on the full map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Saddled seabream?+

Popular baits for Saddled seabream include Ragworm (Nereis), Mussels, Shrimp, Bread, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147. Tip: Use a light line and small hooks, as saddled seabream can be line-shy. Chumming with bread or groundbait can attract fish to your area.

Where can I catch Saddled seabream?+

Saddled seabream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Comunitat Valenciana, Spain; Andalucía, Spain; Illes Balears, Spain. WikiCatch lists 32 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Saddled seabream get?+

Saddled seabream (Oblada melanurus) can reach up to 36.599999700000005 cm in length and 0.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

Get WikiCatch on iPhone

325,000+ fishing waters, depth maps, AI fish ID, weather & solunar. Free to browse.

Download on the App Store