Sea fish
Saddled seabream
Oblada melanurus
Get to know the species, pick your region, find your spot.
Other names: Melanurya
- Habitat
- Rocky shore
- Method
- Float fishing · LRF
- Family
- Sparidae
Choose your region
The information changes with the region you choose.
Where is Saddled seabream caught?
Explore the regions or go straight to the map.
Sea of Marmara fishing spots
294Aegean Sea fishing spots
295Mediterranean fishing spots
221North Aegean & Thrace fishing spots
109Central & South Aegean fishing spots
179Ionian Sea fishing spots
77Crete & Libyan Sea fishing spots
40Adriatic fishing spots
1,333294 fishing grounds
295 fishing grounds
221 fishing grounds
109 fishing grounds
179 fishing grounds
77 fishing grounds
40 fishing grounds
- Bršic Istria · Raša
- Duba Stonska Dubrovnik-Neretva · Dubrovačko primorje
- Kolombanija Istria · Buje
- Pržinovac Dubrovnik-Neretva · Ploče
- ACI Marina Cres Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Otok Cres
- ACI Marina Jezera Šibenik-Knin · Muter-Kornati
- ACI Marina Opatija Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Opatija
- ACI Marina Pula Istria · Pula
No fishing ground or region matches your search.
A listed spot is not a guarantee of a catch.
Sea of Marmara
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
North Aegean & Thrace
Season and suitable conditions
Check the season information for the region you chose.
Peak months: Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Central & South Aegean
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Ionian Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Crete & Libyan Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
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).
- 35 Jan
- 33 Feb
- 32 Mar
- 51 Apr
- 69 May
- 84 Jun
- 81 Jul
- 79 Aug
- 81 Sep
- 72 Oct
- 67 Nov
- 45 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Aydoğdu Burnu Fethiye, Muğla 88/100 Very good
- Barak Limanı Kaş, Antalya 87/100 Very good
- Altınkum Didim, Aydın 80/100 Very good
- Ayaz Beach Burhaniye, Balıkesir 80/100 Very good
- Avana Plajı Bozcaada, Çanakkale 80/100 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 dawn and dusk
- Limited at night
In October
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Dawn Best 85
1 h before sunrise → 1.5 h after
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Midday 40
1 h before midday → 1 h after
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Dusk 85
1.5 h before sunset → 2 h after
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Night 40
0.5 h after sunset → 3 h before sunrise
Moon phase
Effect of the moon on night fishing; the scores compare the phases.
- New moon 55
- First quarter 55
- Full moon 50
- Last quarter 55
Best phase: No clear effect
Windows across 12 months
| Best times of day | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn | 70 | 70 | 70 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 70 |
| Midday | 55 | 55 | 55 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 40 | 55 |
| Dusk | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 75 |
| Night | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
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.
4 sources · confidence medium
Habitat
Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.
Depth
0–30 m
mostly 0–30 m
Water temperature
15.5–27.9 °C
ideal 18.2–24.3 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
17.7–40.6 ‰
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Rocky shore
- Breakwater / jetty
- Pier / quay
- Around marinas
- Headland
- Mixed shore
- Cliff / steep shore
- Harbour mouth
- Reclaimed shore
- Shoal / reef
Bottom
Lives close to the bottom
- Rock
- Seagrass
- Seaweed
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
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: Shrimp · 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: Shrimp · 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: Spoon · 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: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: Crab, mussel, razor clam; bottom rig; strong scent. First lure: Jighead + soft swimbait · Suitable Usually in this water: Weak; scented soft plastic only. Colour: Dark silhouette
- 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: Jighead + soft swimbait · Weak Colour: Dark silhouette
12-month bait calendar
- January
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- February
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- March
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- April
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- May
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- June
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- July
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- August
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- September
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- October
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- November
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
- December
- Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Cuttlefish Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait, Spoon
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
In this region · Sea of Marmara
- Natural bait:
- bread, shrimp, European sardine; regional support: European anchovy / Atlantic horse mackerel / shrimp
- Lure:
- micro jig, small soft plastic
- Technique:
- Bottom Fishing
In this region · Aegean Sea
- Natural bait:
- bread, shrimp, European sardine; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
- Lure:
- micro jig, small soft plastic
- Technique:
- Bottom Fishing
In this region · Mediterranean
- Natural bait:
- bread, shrimp, European sardine; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
- Lure:
- micro jig, small soft plastic
- Technique:
- Bottom Fishing
Fishing rules
The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.
Before you go, check local area and method restrictions.
Species profile
- Scientific name
- Oblada melanurus
- Family
- Sparidae
- Order
- Eupercaria incertae sedis
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
- Other names
- Melanur, Melanurya
Frequently asked questions
Which seas is Saddled seabream found in?
In our records Saddled seabream 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, Adriatic — Croatia.
In which months is Saddled seabream at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara all year; Aegean Sea all year; Mediterranean all year; 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; Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece April–November; Adriatic — Croatia all year.
Which bait is Saddled seabream caught with?
Baits and lures on record: bread, shrimp, European sardine, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, micro jig, small soft plastic, mamun, sülünez, European squid.
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