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European seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
Photo: Miguel Mendez from Malahide, Ireland · CC BY 2.0
The European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 0 and 20 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 25 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 22 cm |
| North-East Atlantic | 42 cm |
| Mediterranean | 25 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Lubina (es) · Robalo (pt) · Bar (fr) · Spigola (it) · Wolfsbarsch (de) · Λαβράκι (el) · Brancin (hr) · Levrek (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for European seabass?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 25 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 22 cm; North-East Atlantic: 42 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is European seabass found?
Usually between 0 and 20 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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