Saltwater
Brown Meagre
Sciaena umbra
Hebrew name: מוסר סלע
- Peak season
- Late spring to autumn (May-October), mainly at night
- Length range
- 25–50 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–200 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, caves, boulder fields and seagrass edges of the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, from about 5 to 200 m. Shelters in crevices and under overhangs by day.
Behavior
Feeds mainly at dusk and at night on crustaceans, small fish and worms. Lives in small groups that stay close to their cave. Slow-growing; many areas protect it, so check local rules and release carefully.
Best techniques
- Night fishing from rocks with live shrimp or crab
- Bottom fishing near caves with squid
- Small soft plastics worked slowly at dusk
- Float fishing at night with a light stick
