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White seabream

Diplodus sargus

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Other names: Sargos

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White seabream
Diego Delso (Wikimedia Commons) · source
Habitat
Rocky shore
Method
Bottom fishing · LRF
Family
Sparidae

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Where is White seabream caught?

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Adriatic fishing spots

1,159
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. 79 Jan
  2. 79 Feb
  3. 79 Mar
  4. 79 Apr
  5. 72 May
  6. 66 Jun
  7. 62 Jul
  8. 61 Aug
  9. 72 Sep
  10. 76 Oct
  11. 80 Nov
  12. 78 Dec

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

  1. Akvaryum Dikili, İzmir 95/100 Very good
  2. Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi Kıyısı Mudanya, Bursa 94/100 Very good
  3. Cam Teras Adalar, İstanbul 94/100 Very good
  4. Armutlu Belediyesi Kadınlar Plajı Armutlu, Yalova 94/100 Very good
  5. İğneada Limanı Dış Kıyısı Demirköy, Kırklareli 93/100 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 80

    1 h before sunrise → 1.5 h after

  2. Midday 25

    1 h before midday → 1 h after

  3. Dusk Best 90

    1.5 h before sunset → 2 h after

  4. Night 85

    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 75
  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 80 80 80 80 80 75 75 75 75 80 80 80
Midday 40 40 40 25 25 25 25 40
Dusk 90 90 90 90 90 85 85 85 85 90 90 90
Night 75 75 75 85 85 90 90 90 90 85 85 75

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.

5 sources · confidence high

Habitat

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

Depth

0–50 m

mostly 0–50 m

Water temperature

10–28 °C

ideal 17.5–24 °C

Salinity

Full-strength seawater

15–40 ‰

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Cove / inner bay
  • Rocky shore
  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Around marinas
  • Headland
  • Mixed shore
  • Cliff / steep shore
  • Harbour mouth
  • Reclaimed shore
  • Shoal / reef

Bottom

Lives close to the bottom

  • Rock
  • Sand, gravel and 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

Most successful bait in user catches

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: Crankbait · 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: Crankbait · 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: Mussel, Clam Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
February
Natural baits: Mussel, Clam Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
March
Natural baits: Mussel, Clam Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
April
Natural baits: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, Mud shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
May
Natural baits: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, Mud shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
June
Natural baits: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, Mud shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
July
Natural baits: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, Mud shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
August
Natural baits: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
September
Natural baits: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, Shrimp, Razor clam Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
October
Natural baits: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
November
Natural baits: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait
December
Natural baits: Mussel, Clam Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Hard minnow, Crankbait

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 Türkiye

Türkiye

Minimum size
21 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

MVT0032

2024/21 Çizelge 7

No additional species note; the general provisions of 2024/21 apply No species-based time closure is stated; the area and method provisions are reserved

The table in our records

Minimum size
21 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
23 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

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The table in our records

Minimum size
23 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

White seabream
Scientific name
Diplodus sargus
Family
Sparidae
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Water type
Saltwater
Seas
Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Other names
Sargoz, Sargos

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for White seabream?

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

When is White seabream closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to White 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: 21 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is White seabream found in?

In our records White 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, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Adriatic — Croatia.

In which months is White 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; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April, May, November, December; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain March, April, October, November; Cantabrian Sea — Spain February, March, September, October; Adriatic — Croatia all year.

Which bait is White seabream caught with?

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

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