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Lateolabrax japonicus
Japanese Seabass
Brackish
About this species
A sleek silver predator of Korean and Japanese coasts that runs from the open sea into estuaries and river mouths. It ambushes baitfish in current around structure, feeding hardest at dawn and dusk. Minnow plugs, soft plastics and live prawns worked in tidal flows are top tactics.
Season
123456789101112
Depth
0 – 30 m
Habitat Spots
EstuaryNearshoreSurfHarbor
Fishing Methods
LureFloat
Bait & Rig
Minnow plugs and soft-plastic swimbaits worked in tidal currents, or live prawns and sandlance under a float around structure.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent table fish; the delicate white flesh is superb as sashimi, grilled with salt, or simmered.
Similar Species
Spotted seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus) is very similar but has distinct black spots on the upper body, especially in juveniles.
Record Weight
15 kg