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European conger

Conger conger · Congre · Congrio

Strictly a night fish from the harbour walls. Strong tackle and heavy gloves — they bite hard.

European conger (Conger conger)

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Scientific name
Conger conger
Also called
Congre · Congrio
What it takes
calamar sencerveratsípia
How to rig for it
  • Heavy running ledger, 60–100 lb trace
  • Fished tight to breakwater blocks after dark
Best light
After dark
Depth
5–100 m
Water temperature
12–24 °C
Minimum landing size
58 cm

When European conger is in season

All year round · January· February· March· April· May· June· July· August· September· October· November· December

Where to catch European conger around Barcelona

The marks whose ground suits this fish. Each one opens the detail for this species there.

Pier Pont del Petroli Badalona’s old oil pier, now a public walkway reaching into deep water. The best-known mark on this coast for bass, bluefish and squid. Breakwater Escullera de Barcelona (Port Vell) Long port breakwater with deep water close in. Conger and scorpionfish after dark; sargo tight to the blocks. Breakwater Port Olímpic Lit harbour walls — squid and cuttlefish on autumn and spring nights, mullet inside the basin. Breakwater Espigó de Bac de Roda Accessible groyne with rough ground on both sides — light rockfishing and float work. Breakwater Port del Masnou Marina walls and adjacent beach; a good all-weather option when the south is blown out.