Saltwater
Japanese Seabass
Lateolabrax japonicus
Hebrew name: לברק יפני
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (September-February)
- Length range
- 30–90 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–30 m
Habitat
Coastal waters, estuaries, and harbours around Japan, Korea, and China. Patrols near river mouths and bridge pilings.
Behavior
Nocturnal predator that hunts baitfish around structure and lights at night. Highly popular sport fish in Japan.
Best techniques
- Lure fishing at night with minnow plugs
- Soft plastics around bridge lights
- Topwater in calm conditions
- Live bait near river mouths
