A small Indo-Pacific lizardfish found in Indian coastal waters. Minor commercial and recreational catch valued for its firm flesh. Scientific name: Saurida tumbil.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh. Texture holds well when cooked.
Many small bones; careful filleting needed. Best deboned before cooking.
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.
Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh. Texture holds well when cooked. Many small bones; careful filleting needed. Best deboned before cooking.
Popular dishes include Fried lizardfish (Kerala, Tamil Nadu coasts), Fish curry (Coastal Karnataka, Goa) and Meen varuval (Tamil Nadu).
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.
Greater lizardfish fishing guide: bait, season and spots
