Red gunnard
Red gunnard
The red gurnard is mainly found around the British Isles. This ray-finned fish stands out with its bright red to orange-red color, its firm, almost armored body, and its large pectoral fins that resemble wings. The flesh of red gurnard is lean, firm, and has a distinctive flavor.
Red gunnard
| Latin name | Trigla lucerna |
|---|---|
| Fishtype | Fresh fish |
| Sizes | 1kg+, 700/1000gr, 400/700gr, 200/400gr, 100/200gr |
| Possibilities | Whole fish, fillet upon request |
| Frozen possible | Yes, whole fish and fillet |
| Catch area | North Sea (FAO27) |
| Fishing method | Flyshootfishery |
| Packaging options | Polystyrene boxes, from 3kg |
| Availability | All year round |
Fish season
This overview shows you when red gurnard is at its best. Red gurnard reaches its peak from summer through February of the following year, but it is available year-round.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Closed season
- Fish with roe
- Lean fish
- Good quality
