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Best months
September–April
Where
- Rocks
Best time
- Dawn
- Daytime
- Dusk
Conditions
- Rising tide
- Some swell, white water
Usual size
20–40 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Float
- Bottom fishing
Baits
- Mussel
- Crab
- Sea worms
- Shrimp
- Bread / paste
The angler's tip
Fish close to the rocks in the foam of a light swell with mussel or crab under a light float; use fine line, they are wary.
Easily confused with
- Common two-banded seabreamDiplodus vulgaris
- Sharpsnout seabreamDiplodus puntazzo
- Zebra seabreamDiplodus cervinus
- Annular seabreamDiplodus annularis
Legal minimum size
| Country | Minimum size | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | ≥ 20 cm | Source Checked 2026-10-25 |
| Portugal | ≥ 17 cm | Source Checked 2026-10-23 |
Rules change. Check the official source before you keep a fish; this table is not legal advice.
About this fish
Diplodus sargus, the sargo, common white seabream, or white seabream is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This fish is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a target species for commercial fisheries and is grown in aquaculture. D. sargus sensu lato was formerly thought to be a widespread species in the eastern Atlantic and western Indian Oceans but the taxa outside of D, sargus sensu stricto are now recognised as valid species and are part of the D. sargus species complex.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch White seabream?
The best months are September–April. Best time of the day: Dawn, Daytime, Dusk.
What bait or lure works for White seabream?
Mussel, Crab, Sea worms, Shrimp, Bread / paste · Float, Bottom fishing.
What is the legal minimum size of White seabream?
Morocco: 20 cm; Portugal: 17 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.