Saltwater
Annular Seabream
Diplodus annularis
Hebrew name: כחילה
- Peak season
- Spring through Fall (April-October)
- Length range
- 8–22 cm
- Weight range
- 0.02–0.4 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–30 m
Minimum size: 11 cm
Measured from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail, fish lying flat. Release anything shorter at once.
- Per Fisheries Regulations, 1937, First Addendum, January 7, 2025
Habitat
Seagrass beds (Posidonia) and sandy bottoms near rocks in shallow coastal waters at 1-30 m depth.
Behavior
Small schooling omnivore that feeds on worms, small crustaceans, and algae. Common bycatch on light tackle.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with small worm pieces
- Light bottom rig with shrimp
- Micro jigging
- Sabiki rigs
