SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Sandy beaches
- Seagrass
- Harbours & piers
- Open sea
Best time
- Daytime
- Night
Usual size
30–60 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
⚠️ Deadly if eaten
Its flesh and organs hold tetrodotoxin: cooking does not destroy it. Never eat it or give it away; release or discard it with pliers, and keep children and pets away.
How to catch it
Methods
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning (lures)
Baits
- Squid
- Fish strips
- Shrimp
The angler's tip
Not a fish to target: an invasive pufferfish spreading through the Mediterranean since 2003. Its flesh and organs hold tetrodotoxin, which kills and is not destroyed by cooking. Never eat it; its beak-like teeth bite through line and fingers — unhook it with long pliers or cut the line.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
Lagocephalus sceleratus - gotronus, commonly known as the silver-cheeked toadfish, or Sennin-fugu, or Gotronu, is an extremely poisonous marine bony fish in the family Tetraodontidae.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Silver-cheeked toadfish?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Daytime, Night.
What bait or lure works for Silver-cheeked toadfish?
Squid, Fish strips, Shrimp · Bottom fishing, Spinning (lures).
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.