Species guide
How to catch Blackspot seabream
Pagellus bogaraveo
The Blackspot seabream is a sturdy saltwater fish known for its fusiform body and distinctive black spot. It inhabits coastal and deeper offshore waters, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs, worms, and small fish. This species is popular among anglers for its fight and size, reaching up to 70 cm and 4 kg.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, adults prefer continental slope muddy bottoms up to 700 meters deep, while juveniles stay near the coast. They inhabit diverse bottom types including rocks, sand, and mud.
Typical size
Up to about 70 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- molluscs
- worms
- small fish
Best baits
- crustacean bait
- mollusc bait
- worms
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- jigs
- natural bait rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging
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