Labeo bata is a native Indian carp species found in rivers and ponds across the subcontinent. Anglers target it for its fighting ability and food value in freshwater recreational fishing. It is also known as বাটা. Scientific name: Labeo bata.
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Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; less oily than rohu or catla.
Moderately bony with intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Digha and Goa.
Bengali: বাটা.
Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; less oily than rohu or catla. Moderately bony with intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
Popular dishes include Bata macher jhol (West Bengal, Bangladesh), Fried bata (Assam, Bengal) and Bata fish curry (Eastern 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.
Bata labeo fishing guide: bait, season and spots
