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Spotted seabass

Dicentrarchus punctatus

Family
Moronidae
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
37

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sandworms

    Effective near the bottom in sandy areas.

  • Ragworms

    Great for tidal areas and estuaries.

  • Shrimp

    Use live shrimp under a float.

  • Small crabs

    Ideal for rocky areas where seabass forage.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Twitch-pause retrieve works well.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147Minnow

    Erratic action triggers strikes.

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  • Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft Plastic

    Paddle tail creates vibration.

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  • Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft Plastic

    Jerkbait action imitates fleeing baitfish.

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Techniques

Fish around structure like rocks, jetties, and wrecks, as Spotted seabass often ambush prey there.

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Where to Find Spotted seabass

Andalucía, Spain4 spotsNouvelle-Aquitaine, France2 spotsOccitanie, France1 spotsAndalucía, Portugal1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotted seabass?+

Popular baits for Spotted seabass include Sandworms, Ragworms, Shrimp, Small crabs, Rapala X-Rap 10. Tip: Fish around structure like rocks, jetties, and wrecks, as Spotted seabass often ambush prey there.

Where can I catch Spotted seabass?+

Spotted seabass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Andalucía, Spain; Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; Occitanie, France. WikiCatch lists 37 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted seabass get?+

Spotted seabass (Dicentrarchus punctatus) can reach up to 69.9999988 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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