The common dentex is a species of fish in the family Sparidae.

Is Dentex a good fish?

Dentex are a great species for sportfishing and are targetted mainly trolling or drifting with live bait. Squid or cutle fish are irresistable for these predators.

Is dentex good eating?

Dentex can be thought of as Snappers of the eastern Atlantic Ocean. They put up plenty of fight and are considered great eating, too. Adult fish are mostly solitary and will only school in warm surface waters for several weeks during spring.