A marine grouper found in coral reef environments across the Western Pacific. Highly prized by Indian anglers for its fighting ability and excellent food quality, commanding premium market prices. Scientific name: Plectropomus leopardus.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild, sweet flavour and moist texture. Highly prized in seafood markets.
Large central bone structure, easy to fillet. Few small bones in fillets.
In November, our outlook does not show it in season in any region we cover.
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, sweet flavour and moist texture. Highly prized in seafood markets. Large central bone structure, easy to fillet. Few small bones in fillets.
Popular dishes include Steamed coral trout (Andaman Islands), Grilled trout tikka (Coastal India), Fish moilee (Kerala) and Fried trout steaks (Lakshadweep).
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.
Coral trout fishing guide: bait, season and spots
