Saltwater
Black Sea Bream
Acanthopagrus schlegelii
- Peak season
- Spring through Fall (April-November)
- Length range
- 15–50 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–4 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–30 m
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters, harbours, estuaries, and rocky shorelines at 1-30 m depth across East Asia.
Behavior
Omnivorous bream that feeds on shellfish, crabs, and algae near structure. Very popular shore-fishing target in Japan.
Best techniques
- Dangonage (dango bait method)
- Float fishing with crab or shrimp
- Light bottom rig with shellfish
- Small soft plastics near structure
