Milkfish
Chanos chanos
Also called bangus, milkfish
A large, silvery fish with a deeply forked tail and streamlined body. Known for its strong fighting ability and is highly prized as a gamefish in tropical waters.
Milkfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Chanos chanos
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches
- IGFA world record
- 37 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Tropical coastal and brackish waters of the Indo-Pacific. Powerful runs on fly tackle.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a milkfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksMilkfish questions people ask
Milkfish is Chanos chanos. Anglers also call it bangus, milkfish.
A typical milkfish runs 24-48 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 37 lbs 8 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every milkfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tropical coastal and brackish waters of the Indo-Pacific. Powerful runs on fly tackle. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record milkfish weighed 37 lbs 8 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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