A marine ray-finned fish in the mackerel family, commonly reaching 55 cm but up to 102 cm. Indian anglers target it for its fighting ability and food value in coastal and offshore waters. Scientific name: Sarda orientalis.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Rich, oily flesh with a robust flavour similar to tuna; firm texture when fresh. Dark meat that is prized in coastal cuisines.
Central backbone and ribs; relatively easy to fillet. Remove bloodline for milder taste.
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.
Rich, oily flesh with a robust flavour similar to tuna; firm texture when fresh. Dark meat that is prized in coastal cuisines. Central backbone and ribs; relatively easy to fillet. Remove bloodline for milder taste.
Popular dishes include Bonito fry (Kerala, Karnataka coast), Bonito curry (Tamil Nadu, Goa), Grilled bonito steaks (Coastal regions) and Bonito pickle (Andhra Pradesh, Odisha).
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.
Striped bonito fishing guide: bait, season and spots
