Barramundi.
(Lates calcarifer).

Other Common Names:
Seabass.
Sea Perch.
Barra.

Identification:
Upper body dark and lower body silver with a white belly.
Dark fins. First dorsal fin spiky and triangular.
Bright and flashing eyes. Sharp gill plates and overshot lower jaw.

Typical Location:
Brackish water in rivers, lagoons and mangrove creeks.
Must return to saltwater in order to breed.

Fishing Methods:
Spinning or slow trolling with small lures and minnows.
Fishing at anchor or from shore with live or dead prawns, mullet or herring.

Fighting Characteristics:
A fast and powerful fighter that will dive for shelter.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
The main target fish for many baitcasting enthusiasts.
Strong fighter and a delicious table fish.

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