Top Spotted Seabass Fishing Countries

The spotted seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus), also known as the Japanese seabass, is a prized coastal fish found primarily in the northwestern Pacific, particularly along the coasts of China, Japan, and Korea. This species is renowned for its distinctive dark spots along its silvery body and is highly valued both as a commercial catch and a sport fish due to its firm, flavorful flesh. China leads the world in spotted seabass production, with extensive aquaculture and wild capture operations, followed by Japan and South Korea, where the fish is integral to local cuisine and recreational fishing industries. These countries have developed sophisticated fisheries management and aquaculture techniques to sustain and enhance their seabass stocks, making them the top global producers and exporters of this sought-after species.

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