Species guide
How to catch Axillary seabream
Pagellus acarne
saltwatergame fishSparidae
The Axillary seabream is a medium-sized predatory fish found in deeper coastal waters. It has a fusiform body shape and is prized by anglers for sport. This species inhabits depths of 30 to 300 meters in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Where they live
Found in saltwater at depths ranging from 30 to 300 meters across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Typical size
Up to about 36 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- mysis shrimp
- small crabs
- isopods
Best baits
- small fish strips
- crustacean pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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