A fast-swimming pelagic jack found in tropical and subtropical seas, easily identified by brilliant multicoloured body markings. Prized by Indian anglers as a strong game fish and quality table species, taken by various offshore and coastal methods. Scientific name: Elagatis bipinnulata.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild, sweet flavour; excellent eating quality with moist texture when fresh.
Few large bones, easy to fillet; small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed.
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, sweet flavour; excellent eating quality with moist texture when fresh. Few large bones, easy to fillet; small pin bones near the lateral line should be removed.
Popular dishes include Fish fry / tawa fry (Kerala, Goa, Karnataka coast), Fish curry (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh coast), Grilled steaks (Coastal restaurants) and Fish tikka (Pan-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.
Rainbow runner fishing guide: bait, season and spots
