A marine ray-finned fish of the seabream family found in coastal and backwater waters of the Western Pacific. Prized by Indian anglers for its fighting ability and food value in saltwater and brackish environments. Scientific name: Acanthopagrus latus.
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Mild, sweet flavour with firm white flesh. Highly regarded for its delicate taste and texture.
Moderate bones; main skeleton easy to remove but has fine pin bones that need care when eating.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Digha, Goa and Hyderabad.
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.
Mild, sweet flavour with firm white flesh. Highly regarded for its delicate taste and texture. Moderate bones; main skeleton easy to remove but has fine pin bones that need care when eating.
Popular dishes include Meen Pollichathu (Kerala), Fish Fry (Coastal India), Fish Curry (Goa, Karnataka, Kerala) and Tandoori Fish (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.
Yellowfin sea bream fishing guide: bait, season and spots
