Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| White sea bass | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Akame | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Asian seabass | United States | Reference |
| Barra | Australia | Reference |
| Barramunda | Australia | Reference |
| Barramundi | Australia | Reference |
| Barramundi | Bangladesh | Reference |
| Barramundi | Sri Lanka | Reference |
| Barramundi | Taiwan/ChTaipei | Reference |
| Barramundi | France · French | Reference |
| Barramundi | Germany · German | Reference |
| Barramundi | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Barramundi | India | Reference |
| Barramundi | Malaysia | Reference |
| Barramundi | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Barramundi | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Barramundi | United States | Reference |
| Barramundi | Global | Reference |
| Barramundi perch | United States | Reference |
| Barrumundi | Indonesia | Reference |
| Brochet de mer | France · French | Reference |
| Cockup | India | Reference |
| Cock-up | Australia | Reference |
| Cock-up | India | Reference |
| Cock-up | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Cock-up seaperch | Malaysia | Reference |
| Giant perch | Australia | Reference |
| Giant perch | Bangladesh | Reference |
| Giant perch | Taiwan/ChTaipei | Reference |
| Giant perch | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Giant perch | United States | Reference |
| Giant sea perch | Myanmar | Reference |
| Giant sea perch | India | Reference |
| Giant sea perch | Malaysia | Reference |
| Giant seaperch | India | Reference |
| Giant seaperch | Malaysia | Reference |
| Giant seaperch | Philippines | Reference |
| Giant seaperch | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Giant seaperch | Global | Reference |
| Giant sea-perch | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Palmer | Australia | Reference |
| Palmer | United States | Reference |
| Perca gigante | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Perca-gigante | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Perche barramundi | Global · French | Reference |
| Riesenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Sea bass | Australia | Reference |
| Seabass | Malaysia | Reference |
| Seaperch | Malaysia | Reference |
| Silver barramundi | Australia | Reference |
| Silver barramundi | United States | Reference |
| Silver perch | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Silver seaperch | Malaysia | Reference |
| barra | Northern Territory floodplain rivers | Reference |
| barra | Northern Territory, Australia | Reference |
Seasons
Northern Territory floodplain rivers
March and April broadly; some Kakadu offers extend into May.
Northern Territory, Australia
Barramundi can be caught in all four local fishing seasons. Access and conditions vary between the wet season, run-off, dry season and build-up.
These are fishing patterns from the linked sources. Check the agency for current legal seasons and closures.
Regulations and identification
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Andaman Is. · Australia · Bangladesh · Brunei Daruss. · Cambodia · China · Fr. Polynesia · Hong Kong · India · Indonesia · Japan · Malaysia · Marshall Is. · Myanmar · Nauru · New Caledonia · North. Marianas · Pakistan · Palau · Papua New Guin. · Philippines · Singapore · Society Is. · Solomon Is. · Sri Lanka · Taiwan/ChTaipei · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tuvalu · US M. Outl. Is. · Vanuatu · Viet Nam · Wallis Futuna
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.