Annular seabream

Diplodus annularis · Sparidae

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Annular seabream
Photo: Roberto Pillon · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Best months

April–October

Where

  • Seagrass
  • Harbours & piers
  • Rocks

Best time

  • Daytime

Conditions

  • Calm sea

Usual size

10–20 cm

General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.

How to catch it

Methods

  • Float
  • Bottom fishing

Baits

  • Sea worms
  • Shrimp
  • Mussel

The angler's tip

The harbour's small bream: tiny hooks and a scrap of worm or prawn. Most are under the legal size — release them gently.

Easily confused with

Legal minimum size

CountryMinimum sizeSource
Morocco≥ 20 cmSource
Checked 2026-10-25

Rules change. Check the official source before you keep a fish; this table is not legal advice.

About this fish

Diplodus annularis, the annular seabream is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This species is found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean.

From Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Annular seabream?

The best months are April–October. Best time of the day: Daytime.

What bait or lure works for Annular seabream?

Sea worms, Shrimp, Mussel · Float, Bottom fishing.

What is the legal minimum size of Annular seabream?

Morocco: 20 cm.

Related species

These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.