Top Silver Gemfish Fishing Countries

The silver gemfish (Rexea solandri), also known as southern gemfish, is a slender, elongated predatory fish found primarily in temperate waters of the southern hemisphere, notably around Australia and New Zealand. This species inhabits continental slopes and is prized for its firm, white flesh, making it a valuable target for commercial fisheries. The top silver gemfish fishing countries are Australia and New Zealand, which have historically supported significant gemfish fisheries, particularly along the southeastern Australian coast and around New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Both countries manage gemfish stocks through quotas and seasonal closures due to historical overfishing and stock declines in the late 20th century. While smaller quantities are also landed by countries such as Japan and South Africa, Australia and New Zealand remain the primary harvesters, with their fishing industries focusing on sustainable management to ensure the long-term viability of silver gemfish populations.

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