A slender needlefish with elongated jaws found in freshwater and brackish waters across South Asia. Prized by anglers for its spirited fights and acrobatic leaps when hooked. It is also known as முள் மீன், काँटा मछली, ముల్లు చేప and കണ്ടാരി. Scientific name: Xenentodon cancila.
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Mild, slightly sweet white flesh with a delicate texture. Best when very fresh.
Many fine bones throughout; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
In our species guide, the main season for Freshwater garfish is June to October.
In November, our outlook does not show it in season in any region we cover.
Tamil: முள் மீன், Hindi: काँटा मछली, Telugu: ముల్లు చేప, Malayalam: കണ്ടാരി, Kannada: ಮುಳ್ಳು ಮೀನು, Bengali: কাঁটা মাছ.
In our species guide, the main season for Freshwater garfish is June to October. In November, our outlook does not show it in season in any region we cover.
Mild, slightly sweet white flesh with a delicate texture. Best when very fresh. Many fine bones throughout; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
Popular dishes include Kanta Macher Jhol (West Bengal), Fried Garfish (Assam, Odisha) and Garfish Curry (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.
Freshwater garfish fishing guide: bait, season and spots
