A tropical game fish in the jack family, reaching up to 11 kg, with silver coloring and distinctive dark spots along the lateral line. Highly prized by Indian anglers for its aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability in reef and coastal waters. Scientific name: Scomberoides lysan.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild, sweet flavor; excellent eating quality when fresh
Moderate bones; fillet carefully to remove pin bones along lateral line
In our species guide, the main season for Doublespotted queenfish is October to May.
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.
In our species guide, the main season for Doublespotted queenfish is October to May. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Firm white flesh with mild, sweet flavor; excellent eating quality when fresh. Moderate bones; fillet carefully to remove pin bones along lateral line.
Popular dishes include Tawa fry (Maharashtra, Goa), Fish curry (Kerala, Karnataka), Tandoori fish (Gujarat, Mumbai) and Fish moilee (Kerala).
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.
Doublespotted queenfish fishing guide: bait, season and spots
