Sea fish
Green wrasse
Labrus viridis
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Other names: Tordo
- Habitat
- Seagrass · rock
Choose your region
The information changes with the region you choose.
Where is Green wrasse caught?
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Mediterranean fishing spots
Alboran Sea fishing spots
Gulf of Cádiz fishing spots
Cantabrian Sea fishing spots
Atlantic Ocean fishing spots
3No 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.
No 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.
- Ferrol · mixed shore sector A Coruña · Ferrol
- Ribeira · mixed shore sector Pontevedra · Ribeira
- Vigo · mixed shore sector Pontevedra · Vigo
No fishing ground or region matches your search.
A listed spot is not a guarantee of a catch.
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep
Alboran Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep
Gulf of Cádiz
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep
Cantabrian Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Aug
Atlantic Ocean
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Apr, May, Aug
Season information is no guarantee of a catch.
Best spots in October
By month
Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).
- 46 Jan
- 42 Feb
- 42 Mar
- 61 Apr
- 66 May
- 51 Jun
- 38 Jul
- 32 Aug
- 38 Sep
- 52 Oct
- 62 Nov
- 51 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Avana Plajı Bozcaada, Çanakkale 80/100 Very good
- Kocakum Karaburun, İzmir 79/100 Very good
- Ayaz Beach Burhaniye, Balıkesir 73/100 Very good
- Sultaniçe Sahili 2 Enez, Edirne 73/100 Very good
- Yılancı Burnu Kuşadası, Aydın 63/100 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 75
Sunrise → 3 h after
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Midday Best 80
2 h before midday → 2.5 h after
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Dusk 70
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 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 50 |
| Midday | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 80 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
| Dusk | 55 | 55 | 55 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 55 |
| 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.
5 sources · confidence medium
Habitat
Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.
Depth
0–50 m
mostly 0–30 m
Water temperature
15.4–22.6 °C
ideal 16.8–20.6 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
18.9–40 ‰
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Rocky shore
- Breakwater / jetty
- Headland
- 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
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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · 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: Ragworm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Mussel, crab, sardine pieces with chum (crushed mussel or bread). First lure: Soft shrimp · 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: Crab · Very suitable Usually in this water: Crab, mussel, razor clam; bottom rig; strong scent. First lure: Soft shrimp · 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: Jighead + soft worm · Not recommended
12-month bait calendar
- January
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- February
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- March
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- April
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- May
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- June
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- July
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- August
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- September
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- October
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- November
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- December
- Natural baits: Crab, Ragworm, Shrimp Lures: Soft shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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
- Labrus viridis
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Other names
- Tordo
Frequently asked questions
Which seas is Green wrasse found in?
In our records Green wrasse appears in these seas: Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain.
In which months is Green wrasse at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: Mediterranean — Spain April, May, June, September; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, June, September; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, June, September; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April, May, August; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April, May, August.
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