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Salema porgy

Sarpa salpa

Family
Sparidae
Max Length
51 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
31

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Green Algae

    Collect fresh green algae from rocks near the fishing spot.

  • Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)

    A readily available and palatable seaweed for Salema.

  • Small Pieces of Bread

    Use bread as chum to attract a school, then use it as bait.

  • Cooked Peas

    Surprisingly effective, especially when fished on a small hook.

  • Shrimp (small pieces)

    Use small pieces of peeled shrimp.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147Hard Minnow

    Slow, erratic retrieve mimics injured baitfish.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax Original SpinnerSpinner

    Small sizes (#0 or #1) work best.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Natural color, small size on a light jighead.

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  • Molix Finder Jig 5gJig

    Small jig hopped slowly along the bottom.

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  • Maria Mucho Lucir MH-30gSpoon

    Cast and retrieved at varied speeds.

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Techniques

Salema porgy are often found in schools near rocky areas; chumming the water with bread or algae can increase your chances of attracting them to your fishing spot.

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Where to Find Salema porgy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Salema porgy?+

Popular baits for Salema porgy include Green Algae, Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca), Small Pieces of Bread, Cooked Peas, Shrimp (small pieces). Tip: Salema porgy are often found in schools near rocky areas; chumming the water with bread or algae can increase your chances of attracting them to your fishing spot.

Where can I catch Salema porgy?+

Salema porgy can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Occitanie, France; France métropolitaine, France; Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. WikiCatch lists 31 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Salema porgy get?+

Salema porgy (Sarpa salpa) can reach up to 50.999998999999995 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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