Where can I catch Seer Fish (Vanjaram)?

Coastal areas where Seer Fish (Vanjaram) are present.

What bait works best for Seer Fish (Vanjaram)?

Natural baits like small fish and crustaceans.

Seer Fish (Vanjaram) — Where & When to Catch

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Seer Fish (Vanjaram)

Scomberomorus commerson

Also known as: VanjaramSurmaiNarrow-barred Spanish Mackerel

PelagicShore

Gamefish

Score

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Prime time

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Depth

0–100m

Platform

Shore

Seer Fish (Vanjaram) (Scomberomorus commerson) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat

Season

JanMarJunSepDec

Peak Jan–DecGood Feb–Oct

Depth range

0–100mDeep

Findr bio

Fast, toothy, and built for the chase — I hit trolled lures at speed and I don't stop running until the hook pulls or I don't.

How to catch

Favourite hangouts

Current edgeOpen seaShallow water

Recommended baits

Fish baitsSpinnersSquid

Effective techniques

JiggingTrollingSpinning

Gear

Best times

DawnDay

Known as "surmai" in Mumbai and "vanjaram" in Tamil Nadu, I'm one of the most prized food fish on both Indian coasts — thick steaks of me are a menu staple from Goa to Chennai.

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