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Common two-banded seabream

Diplodus vulgaris

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Other names: İki bantlı karagöz

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Common two-banded seabream
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Habitat
Rocky shore
Method
Bottom fishing · Float fishing · LRF
Family
Sparidae

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Adriatic fishing spots

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Adriatic

Season and suitable conditions

Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.

Season information is no guarantee of a catch.

Best spots in October

By month

Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).

  1. 57 Jan
  2. 54 Feb
  3. 54 Mar
  4. 59 Apr
  5. 76 May
  6. 76 Jun
  7. 70 Jul
  8. 67 Aug
  9. 83 Sep
  10. 86 Oct
  11. 86 Nov
  12. 61 Dec

The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.

  1. Denizköy Plajı Dikili, İzmir 100/100 Very good
  2. D-Marin Didim The Blue Point Beach Club Didim, Aydın 96/100 Very good
  3. Ayvalık Belediyesi Plaj İşletmesi Ayvalık, Balıkesir 96/100 Very good
  4. Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi Kıyısı Mudanya, Bursa 96/100 Very good
  5. Avana Plajı Bozcaada, Çanakkale 96/100 Very good

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Best times of day

When in the day it bites best, month by month.

  • Active day and night
  • Good at night

In October

  1. Dawn 80

    1 h before sunrise → 2 h after

  2. Midday 35

    1 h before midday → 1.5 h after

  3. Dusk Best 85

    2 h before sunset → 1 h after

  4. Night 80

    1 h after sunset → 1.5 h before sunrise

Moon phase

Effect of the moon on night fishing; the scores compare the phases.

  1. New moon 70
  2. First quarter 65
  3. Full moon 55
  4. Last quarter 65

Best phase: New moon

Windows across 12 months

Best times of day J F M A M J J A S O N D
Dawn 75 75 75 80 80 75 75 75 75 80 80 75
Midday 50 50 50 35 35 35 35 50
Dusk 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
Night 70 70 70 80 80 85 85 85 85 80 80 70

Windows follow sunrise and sunset; clock times change with place and date. Scores are relative within the month: 100 is the best window of the day.

6 sources · confidence high

Habitat

Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.

Depth

0–160 m

mostly 0–30 m

Water temperature

14.5–27.2 °C

ideal 17.5–22.3 °C

Salinity

Full-strength seawater

15–40 ‰

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Rocky shore
  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Headland
  • Mixed shore
  • Cliff / steep shore
  • Harbour mouth
  • Reclaimed shore
  • Shoal / reef

Bottom

Lives close to the bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Seagrass

Ranges from FishBase, AquaMaps and the literature; a general tendency, not a hard limit.

Confidence: shore type high, temperature medium

Bait and tackle suggestions

Recorded baits and fishing techniques.

Bait by month

Baits documented for shore fishing, month by month and by water clarity.

In October

Natural baits

Lures

By water clarity

Rock / bottom omnivore — Picks up crustaceans, worms and weed. Wary; relies on smell and a natural look.

Clear Visibility: over 8 m
Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Diopatra tube worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Live shrimp, tube worm, mud shrimp, mussel; thin line, small hidden hook; little chum. First lure: Jighead + soft worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: LRF micro soft plastic, imitation shrimp; very small, slow. Colour: Clear, Natural brown, Red
Slightly coloured Visibility: 4–8 m
Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Diopatra tube worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Shrimp, worm, mussel; normal pieces. First lure: Jighead + soft worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: LRF/micro soft plastic, imitation shrimp. Colour: Pink, White, Red
Moderately coloured Visibility: 2–4 m
Natural bait First natural bait: Diopatra tube worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, sardine pieces with chum (crushed mussel or bread). First lure: Scented soft plastic · Very suitable Usually in this water: Scented soft plastic (Isome/Gulp type); slow, on the bottom. Colour: Fluorescent, Pink
Murky Visibility: 1–2 m
Natural bait First natural bait: Mussel · Suitable Usually in this water: Crab, mussel, razor clam; bottom rig; strong scent. First lure: Scented soft plastic · Suitable Usually in this water: Weak; scented soft plastic only. Colour: Fluorescent, Dark silhouette, Red
Very murky Visibility: under 1 m
Natural bait First natural bait: Mussel · Suitable Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, cut bait; big pieces. First lure: Scented soft plastic · Weak
12-month bait calendar
January
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
February
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
March
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
April
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
May
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
June
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
July
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
August
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
September
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
October
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
November
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp
December
Natural baits: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, Mud shrimp, Mussel Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Scented soft plastic, Soft shrimp

This is the usual pattern; the water and weather on the day can change it. Colour is fine-tuning: bait type, size and action come first. Confidence: natural high, lures high. Colour and presentation guide

Fishing technique

Tackle recipe

Bottom Fishing

Classic bottom rig

Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

  • Level: Beginner
  • Effort: Low–Moderate
Rod
2.70–3.90 m; 40–150 g
Reel
3000–6000
Main line
0.25–0.35 mm mono or PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.28–0.45 mm
Hook/lure
#8–3/0
Bait/lure
Tubeworm
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Snagging and lead casting

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

  • Rod

  • Reel

  • Line and leader

A setup to start from. Rod length, line diameter and drag are changed to suit the size of fish you are after and the current and bottom structure of the ground.

Tackle recipe

LRF

Light Rock Fishing

Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g

  • Level: Beginner–Advanced
  • Effort: Low–Moderate
Rod
1.80–2.40 m; 0.5–10 g
Reel
1000–2500
Main line
PE 0.2–0.6 or 0.14–0.20 mm mono
Leader/trace
0.16–0.26 mm fluorocarbon
Hook/lure
Jighead #10–#2; 0.5–7 g
Bait/lure
Soft plastic grub
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Hooks, slippery ground and night visibility

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

A setup to start from. Rod length, line diameter and drag are changed to suit the size of fish you are after and the current and bottom structure of the ground.

Tackle recipe

Rock Fishing

Natural-bait fishing from rocks

Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores

  • Level: Advanced
  • Effort: Moderate–High
Rod
2.40–3.60 m; 20–100 g
Reel
3000–5000
Main line
Abrasion-resistant PE 1.0–2.0
Leader/trace
0.35–0.60 mm
Hook/lure
#6–3/0
Bait/lure
Shrimp
Connector
Swivel/clip; pick a suitable breaking strain

Watch out: Waves, falls and fishing alone

Keep with you: Pliers, hook remover, glasses and first aid

Regulations: Communiqué 2024/21 Article 16 hook and line limits and place bans are checked

A setup to start from. Rod length, line diameter and drag are changed to suit the size of fish you are after and the current and bottom structure of the ground.

See tackle suggestions

Fishing rules for Türkiye

Türkiye

Minimum size
18 cm
Maximum quantity
5 kg

Single-species or mixed total; details and exceptions are in the regulation.

No species-specific closed season is listed; area and method rules still apply.

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

MVT0012

2024/21 Çizelge 7

It has to be matched by scientific name No species-based time closure is stated; the area and method provisions are reserved

The table in our records

Minimum size
18 cm
Maximum quantity
5 kg

The article text is taken from the communiqué. The table above was carried into our own records from the relevant rows of the communiqué and may be abridged. The official publication is what binds. Official communiqué (PDF) →

Fishing rules for Greece

Greece

Minimum size
18 cm
Maximum quantity
5 kg

Closed season: Tür/alan/dönem için daha sıkı kural olabilir

Legal basis: EU 2019/1241 Ek IX + Yunan ulusal mevzuatı communiqué text

Species size/quantity limit

EU 2019/1241 Ek IX + Yunan ulusal mevzuatı

AB asgari boy + Yunan Sahil Güvenliği genel günlük miktar çerçevesi; resmî güncel metin kontrol edilir

The table in our records

Minimum size
18 cm
Maximum quantity
5 kg
Closed season
Tür/alan/dönem için daha sıkı kural olabilir

The article text is taken from the communiqué. The table above was carried into our own records from the relevant rows of the communiqué and may be abridged. The official publication is what binds. Official communiqué (PDF) →

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Species profile

Common two-banded seabream
Scientific name
Diplodus vulgaris
Family
Sparidae
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Water type
Saltwater
Seas
Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Other names
Karagöz, İki bantlı karagöz

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Common two-banded seabream?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Common two-banded seabream is 18 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is Common two-banded seabream closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to Common two-banded seabream — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 18 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is Common two-banded seabream found in?

In our records Common two-banded seabream appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Adriatic — Albania, Ionian Sea — Albania, Bay of Vlorë — Albania, North Aegean & Thrace — Greece, Central & South Aegean — Greece, Ionian Sea — Greece, Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus, Ligurian Sea — Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy, Adriatic — Italy, Ionian Sea — Italy, Strait of Sicily — Italy, Sardinian Sea — Italy, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Balearic Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Strait of Gibraltar — Spain, Adriatic — Croatia, Mediterranean — France, Atlantic — France.

In which months is Common two-banded seabream at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Ionian Sea — Albania May–October; Adriatic — Albania May–October; Bay of Vlorë — Albania May–October; Sea of Marmara all year; Aegean Sea all year; Mediterranean all year; North Aegean & Thrace — Greece March–November; Central & South Aegean — Greece March–November; Ionian Sea — Greece March–November; Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece March–November; Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus all year; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus all year; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus all year; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus all year; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus all year; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Sardinian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October; Adriatic — Italy April, May, September, October; Ligurian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October; Strait of Sicily — Italy April, May, September, October; Ionian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October; Atlantic Ocean — Spain May, June, October, November; Mediterranean — Spain April, May, September, October; Balearic Sea — Spain April, May, September, October; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, September, October; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain April, May, September, October; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, September, October; Cantabrian Sea — Spain March, April, August, September; Adriatic — Croatia all year; Atlantic — France all year; Mediterranean — France all year.

Which bait is Common two-banded seabream caught with?

Baits and lures on record: mussel, shrimp, mamun, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, soft plastic worm, micro jig, European sardine, sülünez, European squid.

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