A marine snapper of the Indo-Pacific region, identifiable by two dark spots. Prized by Indian sea anglers for its strong fight and food value. Scientific name: Lutjanus bohar.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm white flesh with mild, sweet flavour. Good texture when fresh.
Large central bone structure; easy to fillet with minimal pin bones.
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. Good texture when fresh. Large central bone structure; easy to fillet with minimal pin bones.
Popular dishes include Fish fry (Kerala, Goa), Fish curry (Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu), Tandoori fish (Mumbai, coastal cities) and Fish moilee (Kerala).
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.
Two-spot red snapper fishing guide: bait, season and spots
