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From ship to shore
Spring is a good time to fish both from shore and by boat, as fish seek to replenish their reserves after the winter and move closer to feeding grounds. In the Mediterranean, early-season outings can be very interesting for sea bream, red mullet, red mullet, common sar and sometimes sea bass, depending on conditions. In the Atlantic and English Channel, sea bass, gilthead bream, mackerel, whiting, plaice, hake or pout can also be found, depending on the sector.
Target areas
In spring, the sea wakes up and with it many species become more active close to shore. It's a great time to target sea bass, gilthead bream, mackerel, sar, red mullet, pageot and many flatfish such as sole, dab and plaice. Fish emerge from the cold period to seek food in rich areas: estuaries, rocks, dykes, jetties, oyster beds and sandy bottoms. The best areas are those where the sea concentrates prey and where currents naturally bring fish.
In spring, look for rocky areas, edges, estuaries, dykes, jetties, oyster beds and sandy bottoms close to breaks. Sea bass often like to hunt close to structures, while bream and sar are happy in rocky or mixed areas. Flatfish, on the other hand, prefer sandy bottoms and calm areas.
Effective techniques
For sea bass, lure fishing works very well, especially with soft lures imitating natural prey. For sea bream, sar and pageot, natural baits are still very effective, especially sand worms and American worms in spring. From shore, surfcasting is particularly interesting on beaches and sandy areas, while from a boat, you can better explore breaks and deep areas close to the shore.
For sea bass, soft lures and small swimming fish are often the most suitable, especially when prospecting edges and hunting areas. For sea bream, sar or pageot, natural baits such as sand worms or American worms give very good results, especially when surfcasting or fishing close to rocks. Flatfish, on the other hand, are best caught on calmer sandy bottoms, with simple, discreet rigs.
