Saltwater
Meagre
Argyrosomus regius
Hebrew name: מוסר
- Peak season
- Spring and early summer (April-July), and after autumn storms
- Length range
- 50–150 cm
- Weight range
- 2–30 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–300 m
Habitat
Sandy and muddy coasts, estuaries, river mouths and harbour channels of the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, from the surf zone to about 300 m. Enters brackish lagoons to feed and spawn.
Behavior
Large predator of fish, squid and crustaceans, most active at night and in murky water after storms. Males make a loud drumming croak in the spawning season. A powerful fighter that can top 50 kg.
Best techniques
- Night surf casting with live bait or whole squid
- Large soft plastics and swimbaits in river mouths
- Live mullet or sardine on a running rig
- Bottom fishing from a boat over sand near structure
