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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veleiro | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Velodor | Mauritania · Spanish | Reference |
| Voilier | France · French | Reference |
| Voilier | Djibouti · French | Reference |
| Voilier | Mauritius · French | Reference |
| Voilier | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Voilier de I'Indo-Pacifique | France · French | Reference |
| Voilier indo-pacifique | France · French | Reference |
| Voilier indo-pacifique | Global · French | Reference |
| Volador | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Volador | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Abanico | Puerto Rico · Spanish | Reference |
| Aguja De Abanico | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| A'u lepe | Hawaii · Hawaiian | Reference |
| Banderón | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Bashôkajiki | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Bayonet fish | Australia | Reference |
| Bayonet-fish | Australia | Reference |
| Bécasse de mer | France · French | Reference |
| Billfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Boohoo | United States | Reference |
| Empereur éventail | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Empereur l'éventail | Reunion [La] · French | Reference |
| Espadon voilier | France · French | Reference |
| Espadon voilier | Mauritania · French | Reference |
| Fächerfisch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Indian sail fish | India | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Australia | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Solomon Is. | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Indonesia | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Malaysia | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Niue | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Philippines | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Timor-Leste | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific sailfish | Global | Reference |
| Indian sailfish | Myanmar | Reference |
| Indo-pacifc sailfish | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Indo-Pacifc sailfish | Philippines | Reference |
| Indopazifischer Segelfisch | Namibia · German | Reference |
| Japanese sailfish | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Pacific sailfish | Australia | Reference |
| Pacific sailfish | Malaysia | Reference |
| Pacific sailfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Pacific sailfish | United States | Reference |
| Pacific sailfish | Hawaii | Reference |
| Pazifischer Fächerfisch | Namibia · German | Reference |
| Pazifischer Segelfisch | Namibia · German | Reference |
| Peacock fish | India | Reference |
| Pez veia | Puerto Rico · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela del Indo Pac | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela del Indo-Pacifíco | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela del Indo-Pacífico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez vela del Pacífico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez velo | Mauritania · Spanish | Reference |
| Picudo banderón | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Sail fish | India | Reference |
| Sail fish | Mauritania | Reference |
| Sailfin | Philippines | Reference |
| Sailfish | Australia | Reference |
| Sailfish | Christmas I. | Reference |
| Sailfish | Cuba | Reference |
| Sailfish | France | Reference |
| Sailfish | Djibouti | Reference |
| Sailfish | India | Reference |
| Sailfish | Malaysia | Reference |
| Sailfish | Mauritius | Reference |
| Sailfish | New Zealand | Reference |
| Sailfish | North. Marianas | Reference |
| Sailfish | Micronesia | Reference |
| Sailfish | Palau | Reference |
| Sailfish | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Sailfish | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Sailfish | Seychelles | Reference |
| Sailfish | Viet Nam | Reference |
| Sailfish | South Africa | Reference |
| Sailfish | Tonga | Reference |
| Sailfish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Sailfish | United States | Reference |
| Sail-fish | Hawaii | Reference |
| Seilvis | Namibia · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Seilvis | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Spike fish | 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
- 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.
- United States marine waters — NOAA 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.