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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zackenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Banded rockcod | India | Reference |
| Bridlebass | India | Reference |
| Briekwabaars | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Brindle bass | Seychelles | Reference |
| Brindle grouper | Djibouti | Reference |
| Brindle grouper | Malaysia | Reference |
| Brindle grouper | Global | Reference |
| Brindlebass | South Africa | Reference |
| Coral cod | Malaysia | Reference |
| Dragon grouper | Taiwan/ChTaipei | Reference |
| Garoupa fajardo | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Australia | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Taiwan/ChTaipei | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Fiji | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Guam | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Hong Kong | Reference |
| Giant grouper | India | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Indonesia | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Malaysia | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Micronesia | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Tonga | Reference |
| Giant grouper | Global | Reference |
| Groper | Australia | Reference |
| Grouper | Australia | Reference |
| Grouper | Malaysia | Reference |
| Loche géante | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Mero lanceolado | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Mérou géant | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Mérou lancéolé | Djibouti · French | Reference |
| Mérou lancéolé | Reunion [La] · French | Reference |
| Mérou lancéolé | Global · French | Reference |
| Mottled-brown sea bass | Malaysia | Reference |
| Queensland groper | Australia | Reference |
| Queensland groper | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Queensland grouper | Australia | Reference |
| Queensland grouper | Solomon Is. | Reference |
| Queensland grouper | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Queensland grouper | Timor-Leste | Reference |
| Queensland grouper | Hawaii | Reference |
| Reef cod | Malaysia | Reference |
| Rock cod | India | Reference |
| Rockcod | Australia | Reference |
| Sea bass | Malaysia | Reference |
| Tamakai | Japan · Japanese | 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.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
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
American Samoa · Andaman Is. · Australia · Bassas da India · Bonin Is. · China · Christmas I. · Cook Is. · Djibouti · Eritrea · Fiji · Fr. Polynesia · Guam · Hawaii · Hong Kong · India · Indonesia · Japan · Johnston I. · Kenya · Kiribati · Madagascar · Malaysia · Maldives · Marquesas Is. · Marshall Is. · Mauritius · Mayotte · Micronesia · Mozambique · New Caledonia · New Zealand · North. Marianas · Oman · Pakistan · Palau · Papua New Guin. · Philippines · Pitcairn · Reunion [La] · Ryukyu Is. · Samoa · Seychelles · Singapore · Socotra Arch. · Somalia · South Africa · Sri Lanka · Taiwan/ChTaipei · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Tuamotu Is. · Tuvalu · Vanuatu · Viet Nam · Wake I. · Yemen
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.