A fast, streamlined scombrid fish found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Highly prized by Indian sport anglers for its speed, strength, and excellent fighting ability. Scientific name: Acanthocybium solandri.
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Firm, white flesh with mild, sweet flavour; less oily than tuna. Prized for sashimi and grilling.
Few bones; large central backbone easily removed. Clean fillets ideal for steaks.
In our species guide, the main season for Wahoo is October to March.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, 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.
In our species guide, the main season for Wahoo is October to March. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Firm, white flesh with mild, sweet flavour; less oily than tuna. Prized for sashimi and grilling. Few bones; large central backbone easily removed. Clean fillets ideal for steaks.
Popular dishes include Wahoo tikka (Coastal India), Ono sashimi (Goa, Kerala), Wahoo curry (Kerala, Karnataka) and Grilled wahoo steaks (Andaman Islands).
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.
Wahoo fishing guide: bait, season and spots
