A small tuna species in the mackerel family, found in Indian coastal waters. Prized by recreational anglers for its spirited fight and availability in nearshore and offshore grounds. It is also known as கவக்கவ, कवाकवा, కవాకవ and കവാകവ. Scientific name: Euthynnus affinis.
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Rich, meaty flavour with firm, dark red flesh. Stronger taste than larger tunas but prized for its oiliness and texture.
Central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet. Small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed carefully.
In our species guide, the main season for Kawakawa is October to May.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
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.
Tamil: கவக்கவ, Hindi: कवाकवा, Telugu: కవాకవ, Malayalam: കവാകവ, Kannada: ಕವಾಕವ, Marathi: कवाकवा, Gujarati: કવાકવા.
In our species guide, the main season for Kawakawa is October to May. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
Rich, meaty flavour with firm, dark red flesh. Stronger taste than larger tunas but prized for its oiliness and texture. Central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet. Small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed carefully.
Popular dishes include Meen Varuval (Tamil Nadu), Tuna Masala Fry (Kerala), Bangda Fry (Goa, Maharashtra) and Tuna Cutlets (Coastal India).
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.
Kawakawa fishing guide: bait, season and spots
