Meagre

Meagre

Argyrosomus regius

CommonTrophyUnique

Meagre in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Finger Mullets, Scaled Sardines, Atlantic Herring.

How to catch Meagre

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Saltwater Spoon 250 g, #10/0

Anniversary Shad 11 cm

Anniversary Triple Hook Pilker 200 g, #10/0

Barbless Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0

Bony Shad 10 cm

Club-Series Barbless Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0

Club-Series Glow Shad 15 cm

Club-Series Glow-Holo Medium Spoon 28 g, #4/0

Club-Series Grub 7.5 cm

Club-Series Medium Spoon 56 g, #6/0

Club-Series Minnow Grub 15 cm

Club-Series Ribbed Shad 15 cm

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius), also known as a salmon-bass, is a powerful coastal predator, known for its silvery sheen, impressive size, and hard-fighting nature. Most commonly caught at around up to 20 kg, the largest specimens can grow over 2 meters long and break the 100 kg mark. Meagre thrive in well-oxygenated waters with plenty of food, typically at depths of up to 100 meters. They can occur close to the bottom as well as in surface and mid-waters. Feeding on sardines, cod, shrimp, and mollusks, they respond well to both natural baits and large lures, especially during early morning or evening tides. Meagres are prized in sport fishing not only for their strength but also for their sharp senses, which make fresh bait and quiet presentation essential. They’re targeted using all kinds of techniques: from trolling and spinning to classic bottom rigs.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Meagre would be to use Scaled Sardines on a size #12/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Pilkers.

The most successful lure is Silver Triple Hook Pilker 250 g, #12/0.