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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbudo | Angola · Portuguese | Reference |
| Barbudo gigante africano | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Barbudo-gigante | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Barbudo-gigante | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Big Captain | Gabon | Reference |
| Capitaine | France · French | Reference |
| Capitaine | Senegal · French | Reference |
| Capitaine | Togo · French | Reference |
| Capitán | Equator. Guinea · Spanish | Reference |
| Capitão | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Fingerfisch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Giant African threadfin | Ghana | Reference |
| Giant African threadfin | Global | Reference |
| Gros capitaine | Global · French | Reference |
| Peixe-barba | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Spanish | Sierra Leone | Reference |
| Thread fin | Nigeria | Reference |
| Threadfin | UK Gr. Britain | 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
- Global — FAOLEX
Find the national fisheries law and responsible agency. Local fishing rules remain unverified.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Angola · Benin · Cameroon · Cape Verde · Congo (Brazza.) · Equator. Guinea · Gabon · Gambia · Ghana · Guinea · Guinea-Bissau · Ivory coast · Liberia · Mauritania · Nigeria · Sao Tome Princ. · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Togo
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.