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Miichthys miiuy
Brown Croaker
Saltwater
About this species
A large, prized croaker of muddy coastal waters and estuaries off Korea and China. It produces deep drumming sounds and gathers to spawn in summer, its peak season. Long revered in Korean cuisine, it is a centerpiece of summer sashimi and soup.
Season
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Depth
15 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
NearshoreOffshoreEstuary
Fishing Methods
BottomJigging
Bait & Rig
Live shrimp, small fish or cut bait on a bottom rig over muddy ground.
Edibility & Taste
Highly prized firm flesh, a luxury summer sashimi and boiled-soup fish in Korea.
Similar Species
Told from yellow croakers by its larger size and plain brownish body.
Record Weight
15 kg