Sand steenbras
Lithognathus mormyrus
How to catch it
METHODS
Surfcasting Bottom fishing Light rock fishing (LRF)
NATURAL BAITS
Lugworm Ragworm Mud shrimp Shrimp Mussel
LURES
Soft plastic Jig head
BEST TIMES
Night Dusk Dawn
Sand steenbras are surf-beach fish: they feed in the gully just behind the breaking waves, so a 25–30 m cast is enough on most nights — accuracy matters more than distance. Lugworm is the number-one bait, followed by ragworm, mud shrimp and shrimp; if you only take one bait, take lugworm. Surf rigs typically use 0.20–0.25 mm fluorocarbon snoods of 40–60 cm with long-shank size 4–6 hooks; use the lightest lead that holds the bait on the sand. One guide finds new-moon nights more reliable than full moon, when the fish can be reluctant to come shallow, although forum anglers also report good nights under a cloud-broken moon.
Source: BalıkSende · Balıkavı.net Forum · Adas Balıkçılık · 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.