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Species guide

How to catch Garfish

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Garfish are slender, elongated predators found in brackish and saltwater environments. Known for their streamlined bodies and sharp beaks, they are popular among anglers as game fish. They hunt smaller aquatic creatures near the surface and in shallow waters.

Where they live

Garfish inhabit brackish and saltwater habitats including the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. They are commonly found at depths from 2 to 22 meters, often near coastal areas.

Typical size

Up to about 104 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • macrofauna

Best baits

  • small fish strips
  • live bait fish

Best lures

  • surface lures
  • small spoons
  • soft plastic jigs

How to fish for them

  • surface trolling
  • spinning
  • float fishing

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