Milkfish
Chanos chanos
A widely farmed Indo-Pacific fish that uses coastal, brackish, and marine habitats.
Freshwater
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Identification points
- Streamlined silver body.
- Small toothless mouth.
- Deep forked tail.
Habitat
coastal lagoons, estuaries, reefs, ponds, and brackish aquaculture waters
Bait notes
bread, dough, algae-based baits, small flies, and local natural baits
Behavior
feeds on algae, plankton, and detritus in shallow productive waters
Caution
Rules can differ between marine, brackish, and freshwater zones; check the local authority.
Fishing notes
confirm access and rules because many waters are aquaculture or managed areas