Saltwater
Bogue
Boops boops
Hebrew name: בננה
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer (April-September)
- Length range
- 10–30 cm
- Weight range
- 0.05–0.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–100 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
Coastal waters over sandy and rocky bottoms, often near seagrass beds. Common at 5-100 m depth across the Mediterranean.
Behavior
Schooling omnivore that feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and plankton. Often found in large shoals near the surface.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with bread or dough
- Light bottom fishing with shrimp
- Sabiki rigs
- Small spinners
