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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whole sardine | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Australian giant herring | Australia | Reference |
| Awa-awa | Hawaii · Hawaiian | Reference |
| Banana fish | Australia | Reference |
| Big-eye giant herring | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Big-eye herring | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Bony fish | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Fateixa | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Giant herring | Australia | Reference |
| Grande écaille | France · French | Reference |
| Guinée saumon | France · French | Reference |
| Guinée saumon | Djibouti · French | Reference |
| Indo-Pacific tarpon | India | Reference |
| Lady fish | Australia | Reference |
| Ladyfish | India | Reference |
| Ladyfish | South Africa | Reference |
| Malacho salmón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Pincushion fish | Australia | Reference |
| River skipjack | South Africa | Reference |
| Springer | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Springer | United States | Reference |
| Tarpon | France · French | Reference |
| Tempounder | Djibouti | Reference |
| Ten pounder | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Tenpounder | Philippines | Reference |
| Tenpounder | South Africa | Reference |
| Tenpounder | Global | Reference |
| Ten-pounder | Australia | 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.