Cuckoo wrasse
Labrus mixtus
How to catch it
METHODS
Bottom fishing Float fishing Light rock fishing (LRF)
NATURAL BAITS
Ragworm Peeler crab Mackerel strip Mussel Lugworm
LURES
Soft plastic Jig head
BEST TIMES
Morning Midday Afternoon
Cuckoo wrasse prefer rocky ground a little deeper than ballan and avoid very shallow water, though shore anglers still catch them. Ragworm outfishes lugworm, and peeler crab is especially good for this species. Over rock use a one- or two-hook flapper with a weak-link lead; around 1/0 is a good hook size, as small hooks get swallowed deep. Wrasse brought up from depth are sensitive to pressure change, so handle them carefully, mind the dorsal spines and return them quickly.
Source: British Sea Fishing · FishBase
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.