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Acanthogobius flavimanus
Yellowfin Goby
Brackish
About this species
A common estuary goby of Korean mud and sand flats, an easy and popular target for family fishing. It feeds on small invertebrates on the bottom of tidal creeks and harbors. A simple bottom rig with worm or shrimp bait catches them nonstop on a rising tide.
Season
123456789101112
Depth
0 – 10 m
Habitat Spots
EstuaryHarborFlats
Fishing Methods
BottomFloat
Bait & Rig
Small bottom rigs with sandworm, shrimp or lugworm pieces fished on a rising tide in tidal creeks and estuaries.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent; the sweet, firm flesh is ideal for tempura, kara-age and simmering in Korea and Japan; prized in traditional Edo-mae cuisine.
Similar Species
Distinguished from other Korean estuarine gobies by its larger size, yellowish fins and a row of small spots along the upper flank.
Record Weight
0.4 kg