A fast, toothy hunter that hits shiny lures over reefs and along drop-offs. It is also known as ஊழி, बाराकुडा and ശീലാവ്. Scientific name: Sphyraena jello.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavour; can be dry if overcooked.
Large central backbone with ribs; easy to fillet but watch for pin bones along the lateral line.
In our species guide, the main season for Pickhandle barracuda is October to April.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Annual sea fishing bans: East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul). Fewer boats land fresh sea fish during these weeks.
Tamil: ஊழி, Hindi: बाराकुडा, Malayalam: ശീലാവ്.
In our species guide, the main season for Pickhandle barracuda is October to April. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Firm white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavour; can be dry if overcooked. Large central backbone with ribs; easy to fillet but watch for pin bones along the lateral line.
Popular dishes include Barracuda fry (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), Sheelavu curry (Kerala), Grilled barracuda (Goa, Karnataka coast) and Barracuda pickle (Coastal India).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Mechanised and motorised boats stop fishing at sea during the annual bans (East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul)), so less fresh sea fish is landed in those weeks. Check the Fish Market for live lots.
Pickhandle barracuda fishing guide: bait, season and spots
