Fisheries for gilthead seabream, or dorade, are very data deficient. Due to this data deficiency, no stock assessment can be made. This species has a moderate susceptibility to fishing pressure.
All three catch methods have a large ecological impact on vulnerable species. The scale of impact these catch methods have on the ecosystem is as of yet unknown due to lack of data.
Currently there is no specific management plan for this species in these particular catch areas.
Fish in season
Fish is in season when the spawning period has ended, as the quality is then at its best.