Where can I catch Silver Pomfret (Paplet)?

Coastal areas where Silver Pomfret (Paplet) are present.

What bait works best for Silver Pomfret (Paplet)?

Natural baits like small fish and crustaceans.

Silver Pomfret (Paplet) — Where & When to Catch

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Silver Pomfret (Paplet)

Pampus argenteus

Also known as: PapletWhite Pomfret

BenthicShore

Score

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Prime time

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Depth

10–100m

Platform

Shore

Silver Pomfret (Paplet) (Pampus argenteus) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat

Season

JanMarJunSepDec

Peak Oct–DecGood Jan–Sep

Depth range

10–100mDeep

Findr bio

Deceptively delicate-looking for a fish that holds its own over sandy bottom — a slow, natural presentation near the seabed is what gets my attention.

How to catch

Favourite hangouts

Deep waterSandy beach

Recommended baits

Fish baitsPrawns

Effective techniques

Bottom Fishing

Gear

Best times

Day

My flat, silver, almost coin-shaped body has made me one of the most expensive fish in Indian markets — good pomfret is prized enough that catches are often pre-sold before the boat even docks.

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