Apnaut
Squid
Loligo vulgaris
Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Squid (Loligo vulgaris) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 5 and 40 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Calamar (es) · Lula (pt) · Calmar (fr) · Calamaro (it) · Καλαμάρι (el) · Lignja (hr) · Kalamar (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Squid?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Squid found?
Usually between 5 and 40 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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