Saltwater
White Seabream
Diplodus sargus
Hebrew name: סרגוס
- Peak season
- Year-round (best Spring and Fall)
- Length range
- 12–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–50 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
Rocky coastlines, breakwaters, and mixed rocky-sandy bottoms. Common around harbours and reefs at 1-50 m depth.
Behavior
Omnivorous feeder that grazes on algae, mussels, and sea urchins. Bold feeder around structure but can be wary of thick line.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with sea urchin or shrimp
- Light bottom rig with crab
- Bread on light float tackle
- Small jigs near rocks
