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Bogue

Boops boops

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Other names: Kupes · Kupa balığı

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Bogue
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Habitat
Coastal shoals
Method
Float fishing · Sabiki
Family
Sparidae

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Adriatic fishing spots

1,333
Adriatic
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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. 33 Jan
  2. 33 Feb
  3. 33 Mar
  4. 74 Apr
  5. 79 May
  6. 90 Jun
  7. 90 Jul
  8. 90 Aug
  9. 90 Sep
  10. 79 Oct
  11. 78 Nov
  12. 63 Dec

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

  1. Durusu Karaburun Arka Deniz Arnavutköy, İstanbul 84/100 Very good
  2. Beğendik Köyü Breakwater NW Demirköy, Kırklareli 84/100 Very good
  3. Sardala Koyu Kamp Alanı Kandıra, Kocaeli 84/100 Very good
  4. Kastro Plajı Saray, Tekirdağ 84/100 Very good
  5. Akbük Halk Plajı Didim, Aydın 83/100 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 at night
  • Good at night

In October

  1. Dawn 65

    1 h before sunrise → 1.5 h after

  2. Midday 30

    1 h before midday → 1 h after

  3. Dusk Best 80

    1.5 h before sunset → 2 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 80
  2. First quarter 65
  3. Full moon 45
  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 65 65 65 65 65 60 60 60 60 65 65 65
Midday 40 40 40 30 30 20 20 20 20 30 30 40
Dusk 75 75 75 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 75
Night 65 65 65 80 80 85 85 85 85 80 80 65

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.

3 sources · confidence medium

Habitat

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

Depth

0–350 m

mostly 0–100 m

Water temperature

7–31.8 °C

ideal 15.8–27.6 °C

Salinity

Full-strength seawater

18–39.3 ‰

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Cove / inner bay
  • Rocky shore
  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Pier / quay
  • Around marinas
  • Headland
  • Promenade / seafront
  • Mixed shore
  • Inside harbours
  • Cliff / steep shore
  • Harbour mouth
  • Strait shore
  • Reclaimed shore
  • Shoal / reef

Bottom

Lives close to the bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Sand, gravel and rock
  • Seaweed

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

Confidence: shore type medium, 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

Processed bait (all year)

  • Bread

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: Squid · Very suitable Usually in this water: Live shrimp, tube worm, mud shrimp, mussel; thin line, small hidden hook; little chum. First lure: LRF micro soft plastic · 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: Squid · Very suitable Usually in this water: Shrimp, worm, mussel; normal pieces. First lure: LRF micro soft plastic · 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: Shrimp · Very suitable Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, sardine pieces with chum (crushed mussel or bread). First lure: Sabiki rig · 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: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: Crab, mussel, razor clam; bottom rig; strong scent. First lure: LRF micro soft plastic · Weak 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: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, cut bait; big pieces. First lure: LRF micro soft plastic · Not recommended
12-month bait calendar
January
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
February
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
March
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
April
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
May
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
June
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
July
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
August
Natural baits: Sardine, Razor clam, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
September
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
October
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
November
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig
December
Natural baits: Razor clam, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Sabiki rig

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

Fishing rules for Greece

Greece

Minimum size
11 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
11 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

Bogue
Scientific name
Boops boops
Family
Sparidae
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Water type
Saltwater
Seas
Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Other names
Kupes, Kupa balığı

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Bogue?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Bogue is 11 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: EU 2019/1241 Ek IX + Yunan ulusal mevzuatı.

Which seas is Bogue found in?

In our records Bogue appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, 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.

In which months is Bogue at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: North Aegean & Thrace — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Central & South Aegean — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Ionian Sea — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Sea of Marmara all year; Aegean Sea all year; Mediterranean all year; Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece April–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; Ligurian Sea — Italy April, May, June, October; Sardinian Sea — Italy April, May, June, October; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy April, May, June, October; Adriatic — Italy April, May, June, October; Strait of Sicily — Italy April, May, June, October; Ionian Sea — Italy April, May, June, October; Mediterranean — Spain April, May, June, October; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, June, October; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, June, October; Atlantic Ocean — Spain March, April, May, September; Cantabrian Sea — Spain March, April, May, September; Balearic Sea — Spain April, May, June, October; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain April, May, June, October; Adriatic — Croatia all year.

Which bait is Bogue caught with?

Baits and lures on record: bread, shrimp, European sardine, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, sabiki, micro jig, mamun, sülünez, European squid.

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