Species guide
How to catch Blotched picarel
Spicara maena
saltwatergame fishSparidae
The blotched picarel is a small, fusiform saltwater fish found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is a selective plankton feeder and can reach up to 25 cm in length. This species is considered a game fish for casual anglers.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep waters from 30 to 130 meters in the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas.
Typical size
Up to about 25 cm
What they eat
- plankton
Best baits
- plankton-like bait
- small crustaceans
- finely chopped bait
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastics
- micro spoons
How to fish for them
- light tackle spinning
- float fishing
- bottom fishing
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