The sea bass turns out one of the most sought after species in the Cantabrian Sea. It is a very interesting fish for a good fishing session, in addition, due to its scarcity every day it becomes more valued for sport fishing.
Let's review some particularities of this species and where we can make productive and successful fishing days.
The sea bass: a jewel of the Cantabrian Sea
The interest in this fish is really special for Cantabrian fishermen. Let's see some of its characteristics and generalities that might interest us:
- It is a fish with an elongated shape and not so compressed.
- It presents a color between green and gray on its back, which degrades to a light color towards the belly.
- It can present sizes up to 100 centimeters.
- Its ranges between 8 and 10 kilograms in the adult stage.
- It has a variable level at different degrees of salinity, so its habitat varies in coastal lagoons and river mouths.
- In his adult life he chooses to lead a solitary life. However, it is known that when they pair up they stay together for life.
- Their breeding season includes the months of January to March.
Peculiarities of bass fishing
- It turns out to be a rather curious and adventurous fish. He does not hesitate to approach what causes him interest and usually trusts various things and elements.
- They are born hunters and can do it both day and night.
- Although it is a fish that can be caught throughout the year, the special time for fishing in Cantabria is from April to November.
- It has a voracious appetite and its menu includes:
- Plain fabrics
- Sardines
- blackbirds
- Needles
- salmon fingerlings
- The recommendation is its fishing before dawn and at dusk.
- If we are near river mouths, the pedreros are ideal places to catch them.
- There are several fishing techniques, some opt for spinning or surfcasting.
Best areas to fish for sea bass in Cantabria
Among the latests Moravia's compositions Cantabria fishing areas, let's review some well-known ones and where you can fish from the coast or by boat:
Laredo
The Laredo marshes are a space of high ecological value and a wetland par excellence in the province and the entire peninsula. For the areas where fishing is allowed, there are opportunities to catch good bass.
Likewise, a walk along the strut or the mouth of the estuary is another area where you can catch good pieces of sea bass.
Santoña
An area par excellence for sport and recreational fishing. When there is high tide, the bridges at the entrance to the town are a good place to make effective casts to search for various fish, including sea bass.
On the promenade, the options should be reviewed since it is sometimes counterproductive since fishing is only allowed at certain times and periods of the year.
The recommendation is to explore the beaches and from a boat to find this species that looks so good at the end of the rod and for the photo.
