Saltwater
Garfish
Belone belone
Hebrew name: מחטן
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer (April-August)
- Length range
- 30–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Surface waters along coastlines, harbours, and over rocky reefs. Often seen leaping and skipping across the surface.
Behavior
Fast-swimming surface predator with elongated beak that feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Schools near the surface.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with strip of fish
- Spinning with small silver lures
- Fly fishing with small streamers
- Bubble float with bait
