Top Pickhandle Barracuda Fishing Countries

The Pickhandle Barracuda (Sphyraena jello) is a large, predatory fish known for its elongated, silver body marked with distinctive vertical bars resembling pickaxe handles. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, this species is highly prized both by commercial and recreational fishers for its fighting ability and as a food source. The top countries harvesting Pickhandle Barracuda include India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Australia, where it is caught using a variety of methods such as gillnets, handlines, and trawls. In these nations, the barracuda supports local economies, particularly in coastal communities, and is sold fresh, dried, or salted in regional markets. While not as heavily targeted as some other commercial species, sustainable management is important due to its role as an apex predator in marine ecosystems.

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