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Sarda sarda ?Alternative name:
Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda

July: Young bonitos begin to develop and feed actively.

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Strong fish when fighting. Popular among fishermen in the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Used in traditional fish dishes.

Inhabits warm coastal waters. Often forms large schools.

Spinning with lures and live bait Traditional sea fishing using nets and rods Trolling from a boat

Active in morning and evening hours. Prefers warm coastal waters.

2 July 2025 Good bite

3 July 2025 The average bite

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7 July 2025 The average bite

8 July 2025 The average bite

Gut and cool quickly after catch. Meat is firm, dark, with a pronounced flavor. Valued for tasty meat.

Fillet: Frying, baking, grilling
Whole fish: Smoking, salting

Fried bonito with spices (Frying)
Marinate fillet with lemon and spices

1. Marinate fillet in lemon juice with spices for 30 minutes.
2. Fry until golden brown.

Baked bonito with vegetables (Baking)
Good for whole fish

1. Rub fish with salt and herbs.
2. Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.

Smoked bonito (Smoking)
Preferably cold-smoked

1. Salt fish for 12 hours.
2. Cold smoke for 6–8 hours.