Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshino-gochi | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Balkstert platkop | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Balkstert-platkop | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Australia | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Djibouti | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | India | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Malaysia | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | South Africa | Reference |
| Bartail flathead | Global | Reference |
| Bartailed flathead | Myanmar | Reference |
| Bartailed flathead | South Africa | Reference |
| Bar-tailed flathead | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Chato índico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Flathead | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Flathead | Malaysia | Reference |
| Gobi | Bangladesh | Reference |
| Hlekende | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific flathead | Mozambique | Reference |
| Indian flathead | Australia | Reference |
| Indian flathead | India | Reference |
| Indian flathead | Indonesia | Reference |
| Indian flathead | Malaysia | Reference |
| Indian flathead | Philippines | Reference |
| Indian flathead | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Kochi | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Nyatshendze | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Platycéphale indien | Djibouti · French | Reference |
| Platycéphale indien | Global · French | Reference |
| Poisson-crocodile à queue barrée | France · French | Reference |
| Sapateiro do Indico | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tchiquitcha | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Thende | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
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
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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.