Top Green Weakfish Fishing Countries

The green weakfish (Cynoscion virescens), also known as the green seatrout, is a coastal marine species found primarily in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Central and South America. This fish is valued both commercially and recreationally for its mild, flaky flesh and is typically caught using trawls, gillnets, and handlines. The top countries engaged in green weakfish fishing are Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, where the species is an important component of local and export fisheries. Brazil leads in landings, especially in the southern and southeastern regions, while Argentina and Uruguay also maintain significant fisheries targeting green weakfish, often alongside other coastal species. Sustainable management of green weakfish stocks is crucial in these countries due to concerns about overfishing and habitat degradation in estuarine and nearshore environments where the species thrives.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.