SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Open sea
- Harbours & piers
- Rocks
Best time
- Dawn
- Daytime
- Dusk
Usual size
80–150 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
⚠️ Dangerous bite
Sharp, strong teeth: keep your fingers away from its mouth, use long pliers or cut the line.
How to catch it
Methods
- Spinning (lures)
- Trolling
- Live bait
Baits
- Live fish
- Fish strips
Lures
- Minnows / plugs
- Surface lures
- Metal jigs
The angler's tip
Fast ambush predator near the surface over reefs, piers and drop-offs: cast shiny minnows and metal jigs fast, or troll live fish, on a steel leader; mind its teeth. Large fish may be ciguatoxic in some areas.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
Sphyraena barracuda, commonly known as the great barracuda, is a species of barracuda, a genus of 27 species of large ray-finned fish found in subtropical oceans worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Great barracuda?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Daytime, Dusk.
What bait or lure works for Great barracuda?
Live fish, Fish strips · Minnows / plugs, Surface lures, Metal jigs · Spinning (lures), Trolling, Live bait.
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.