A small to medium snakehead found across Indian freshwater systems, valued for its firm, flavorful flesh. Anglers target it in ponds and rivers for its aggressive feeding and good sport on light tackle. It is also known as கறுப்பு முரெல், चित्तीदार शोलै, చిత్తల గవాయ and മുരെല്ല. Scientific name: Channa punctata.
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Firm white flesh with a mild, sweet flavour; less muddy taste than larger snakeheads when from clean water.
Moderate bones; central spine and ribs easily removed after cooking, but small intramuscular bones present.
In our species guide, the main season for Spotted snakehead is June to October.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Digha and Goa.
Tamil: கறுப்பு முரெல், Hindi: चित्तीदार शोलै, Telugu: చిత్తల గవాయ, Malayalam: മുരെല്ല, Kannada: ಚಿತ್ರ ಮುರೆಲ್, Bengali: চিতে শোল.
In our species guide, the main season for Spotted snakehead is June to October. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Digha and Goa.
Firm white flesh with a mild, sweet flavour; less muddy taste than larger snakeheads when from clean water. Moderate bones; central spine and ribs easily removed after cooking, but small intramuscular bones present.
Popular dishes include Shol Macher Jhol (West Bengal), Channa Fry (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana), Murrel Curry (Kerala, Karnataka) and Tawa Fry (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.
Spotted snakehead fishing guide: bait, season and spots
