A large marine jack found in tropical Indian Ocean coastal waters, preferring rocky and coral reefs. Prized by anglers for its strong fighting ability and taken on hook and line. Scientific name: Caranx heberi.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild, slightly sweet flavour. Good eating quality when fresh.
Moderate bones; fillet carefully to remove pin bones along the lateral line.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Digha, 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.
Firm white flesh with mild, slightly sweet flavour. Good eating quality when fresh. Moderate bones; fillet carefully to remove pin bones along the lateral line.
Popular dishes include Fish fry (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), Fish curry (Goa, Karnataka) and Grilled trevally (Coastal regions).
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.
Blacktip trevally fishing guide: bait, season and spots
