A small tropical barracuda found in Indian coastal waters, reaching up to 55 cm. Anglers target it for sport and food value in saltwater environments. Scientific name: Sphyraena obtusata.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild flavour, less oily than larger barracuda species
Central backbone with rib bones; moderate bone structure, easier to fillet than many reef fish
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.
Firm white flesh with mild flavour, less oily than larger barracuda species. Central backbone with rib bones; moderate bone structure, easier to fillet than many reef fish.
Popular dishes include Barracuda fry (Kerala, Goa), Barracuda curry (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh) and Grilled barracuda (Coastal regions).
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.
Obtuse barracuda fishing guide: bait, season and spots
