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Best months
May–October
Where
- Rocks
- Deep water
Best time
- Daytime
- Dusk
Usual size
25–50 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Bottom fishing
- Float
Baits
- Crab
- Mussel
- Shrimp
The angler's tip
Shy and strong, on deeper rocky ground: fish a crab or prawn hard on the bottom and keep it out of the holes when it bites.
Easily confused with
- White seabreamDiplodus sargus
- Common two-banded seabreamDiplodus vulgaris
- Sharpsnout seabreamDiplodus puntazzo
- Annular seabreamDiplodus annularis
Legal minimum size
| Country | Minimum size | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | ≥ 20 cm | Source 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 cervinus, the zebra sea bream, 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 temperate north eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Zebra seabream?
The best months are May–October. Best time of the day: Daytime, Dusk.
What bait or lure works for Zebra seabream?
Crab, Mussel, Shrimp · Bottom fishing, Float.
What is the legal minimum size of Zebra 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.