Yellow-brown sillago
Sillago panhwari
The Yellow‑brown sillago (Sillago panhwari) is a small silvery‑brown coastal whiting that reaches about 20 cm. It is popular among local anglers for its delicate flesh and is often caught on light tackle in shallow sandy flats.
Basic Information
Family
Sillaginidae
Max Size
20 cm
Habitat
marine
Climate
tropical
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn (May‑October) when water temperatures are above 24 °C
Best Time
Early morning and late evening (dawn/dusk) when the fish feed near the bottom
Distribution
No distribution map available
Fishing Tips for Yellow-brown sillago
- Use a light spinning setup with a 2–4 lb test line
- Fish over sandy or muddy bottoms near mangrove channels
- Present small soft‑plastic shrimp jigs or live shrimp just above the substrate
- Treadle slowly and allow the lure to drift, then give a gentle twitch when a bite is sensed
Top Fishing Locations for Yellow-brown sillago
Christmas Island Sillago Flats
AustraliaShallow sandy flats around the lagoon, abundant yellow-brown sillago during the monsoon season.
Best: March–May
Phuket West Coast
ThailandSandy beaches and estuaries near Kathu, where sillago congregate in summer.
Best: June–September
Bali Candidasa Reef
IndonesiaRocky reef edges and nearby seagrass beds host abundant sillago in the dry season.
Best: April–July
Great Barrier Reef – Heron Island
AustraliaOuter reef lagoons with fine sand, excellent for targeting sillago during spawning.
Best: October–December
Da Nang Coastal Flats
VietnamWide tidal flats near the Han River mouth, sillago bite well in early spring.
Best: February–April
Negombo Lagoon
Sri LankaBrackish lagoon waters with sandy bottoms, high density of sillago during monsoon.
Best: May–July
Market Prices
Recommended Fishing Equipment for Yellow-brown sillago
Recommended Equipment
Best bait: Live shrimp or small sandworm pieces