Sea fish
Ornate wrasse
Thalassoma pavo
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Other names: Renkli lapin
- Family
- Labridae
Choose your region
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Where is Ornate wrasse caught?
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Mediterranean fishing spots
Aegean Sea fishing spots
Famagusta–İskele fishing spots
3Güzelyurt Bay fishing spots
2Kyrenia north coast fishing spots
4Karpas Peninsula fishing spots
5Paphos–Limassol south coast fishing spots
16Ayia Napa–Protaras fishing spots
6Akamas–Paphos west coast fishing spots
8Larnaca southeast coast fishing spots
9No site-level records in this region; the information is at region level.
No site-level records in this region; the information is at region level.
3 fishing grounds
2 fishing grounds
4 fishing grounds
5 fishing grounds
- Paphos · shore access point 478 Baf (Paphos)
- Limassol · shore access point 515 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 544 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 559 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 561 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 572 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 594 Limasol (Limassol)
- Limassol · shore access point 601 Limasol (Limassol)
- Ayia Napa Harbour Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Famagusta · shore access point 1006 Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Famagusta · shore access point 911 Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Famagusta · shore access point 980 Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Power Water Sports Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Stavros Watersports Centre Mağusa Güney (Famagusta)
- Paphos · shore access point 113 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 179 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 220 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 248 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 253 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 264 Baf (Paphos)
- Paphos · shore access point 399 Baf (Paphos)
- Trident Boat Hire Baf (Paphos)
- Larnaca · shore access point 749 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 794 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 806 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 836 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 844 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 849 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 854 Larnaka
- Larnaca · shore access point 867 Larnaka
No fishing ground or region matches your search.
A listed spot is not a guarantee of a catch.
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
Check the season information for the region you chose.
There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
Check the season information for the region you chose.
There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Famagusta–İskele
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Güzelyurt Bay
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Kyrenia north coast
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Karpas Peninsula
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Paphos–Limassol south coast
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Ayia Napa–Protaras
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Akamas–Paphos west coast
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Larnaca southeast coast
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).
- 0 Jan
- 0 Feb
- 0 Mar
- 46 Apr
- 70 May
- 86 Jun
- 80 Jul
- 77 Aug
- 79 Sep
- 73 Oct
- 59 Nov
- 0 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Çayağzı Plajı Demre, Antalya 80/100 Very good
- Kocakum Karaburun, İzmir 80/100 Very good
- Aydoğdu Burnu Fethiye, Muğla 80/100 Very good
- D-Marin Didim The Blue Point Beach Club Didim, Aydın 76/100 Very good
- Ayvalık Belediyesi Plaj İşletmesi Ayvalık, Balıkesir 74/100 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 by day
- Poor at night
In October
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Dawn 65
Sunrise → 3 h after
-
Midday Best 85
2 h before midday → 2.5 h after
-
Dusk 60
2.5 h before sunset → sunset
Not productive at night
Moon phase
Effect of the moon on night fishing; the scores compare the phases.
- New moon 0
- First quarter 0
- Full moon 0
- Last quarter 0
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 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 65 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 65 | 65 | 35 |
| Midday | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Dusk | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 50 |
| Night |
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
1–150 m
mostly 1–50 m
Water temperature
16.5–27.8 °C
ideal ≥ 23 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
22.9–40.3 ‰
Shore types
- Rocky shore
- Breakwater / jetty
- Headland
- Cliff / steep shore
- Reclaimed shore
- Shoal / reef
Bottom
Lives close to the bottom
- Sand
- Rock
- Sand, gravel and 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
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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · Weak Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, cut bait; big pieces. First lure: Scented soft plastic · Weak
12-month bait calendar
- January
- Out of season
- February
- Out of season
- March
- Out of season
- April
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- May
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- June
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- July
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- August
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- September
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- October
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- November
- Natural baits: Ragworm, Squid Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
- December
- Out of season
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 low, lures medium. Colour and presentation guide
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
- Thalassoma pavo
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria incertae sedis
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Mediterranean, Aegean Sea
- Other names
- Tavus balığı, Renkli lapin
Frequently asked questions
Which seas is Ornate wrasse found in?
In our records Ornate wrasse appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, 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.
In which months is Ornate wrasse at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: 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.
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