Species guide
How to catch Saddled seabream
Oblada melanurus
The saddled seabream is a gregarious saltwater fish notable for forming groups over rocky or seagrass habitats. It primarily feeds on small invertebrates and is a sought-after gamefish due to its active behavior and size. This species can grow up to about 37 cm in length and is commonly found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderate depths up to 30 meters, saddled seabream inhabit rocky bottoms and seagrass beds in the Atlantic and Mediterranean saltwaters. They are social fish that form aggregations.
Typical size
Up to about 37 cm
What they eat
- small invertebrates
- fish eggs
- small fish
- cladocerans
Best baits
- small shrimps
- worms
- small crustaceans
- pieces of fish
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- tiny spoons
- light spinning lures
How to fish for them
- light spinning
- bottom fishing
- float fishing
Track every Saddled seabream you catch.
Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.
Claim founding access