A silhouette from another age, the legendary dark spot on its flank: the John Dory is an ambush hunter prowling deep structure. The take is subtle, the fight surprising for its size — and it is one of the noblest fish you can put on a plate. A connoisseur's catch, typical of the Strait's slow drifts.
Where Satara targets it
Strait of Tangier drop-offs and the mixed grounds of the Bouznika–Casa sector, in the cool season.
Ideal conditions
Cool clear water, a slow drift over 30–80 m structure.
Season on the Moroccan coast
Jan
Feb
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Dec
Techniques
- Slow Jigging near the bottom
- Live bait on a slow drift