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Piper gurnard

Trigla lyra

Piper gurnard© FishBase (CC BY-NC)

The Piper gurnard (Trigla lyra) is a benthic marine fish known for its broad, wing‑shaped pectoral fins and a bony, spiny head. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms on continental shelves and is commonly caught by anglers targeting bottom‑dwelling species.

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Basic Information

Family

Triglidae

Max Size

60 cm

Habitat

marine

Climate

deep-water

Best Season

Spring and early summer (April‑June)

Best Time

Dawn and dusk

Distribution

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Fishing Tips for Piper gurnard

  • Use a light to medium‑action spinning rod about 6‑7 ft long
  • Select a 6‑10 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon line to feel subtle bites
  • Tackle a soft‑plastic jig or a small shrimp bait on a quick‑retrieving jighead near the bottom
  • Slowly bounce or drag the lure along the substrate to locate the gurnard’s resting spots

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Recommended Fishing Equipment for Piper gurnard

Recommended Equipment

Rod6‑7 ft medium‑action spinning rod
Line6‑10 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon
Lure TypeSoft‑plastic jig, bucktail or small shrimp bait
TechniqueBottom jigging / slow drag along the seabed

Best bait: Live shrimp or small baitfish strips