Species guide
How to catch Picarel
Spicara smaris
saltwatergame fishSparidae
The Picarel is a small saltwater fish known for its deep body and agile swimming. It is a predator that hunts tiny marine creatures in coastal and deeper waters. Picarel is a popular catch for anglers in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Where they live
Found in saltwater from shallow coastal zones around 15 meters down to depths of 328 meters, mainly in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas.
Typical size
Up to about 24 cm
What they eat
- unidentified larvae
- unidentified nauplii
- unidentified copepodites
- small macrofauna
Best baits
- small pieces of shrimp
- marine worm segments
- small fish strips
Best lures
- small jigs
- light spoons
- tiny soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light spinning
- float fishing
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