The Andaman Islands boast rich biodiversity and excellent game fishing, drawing anglers to its pristine waters in pursuit of Acanthocybium proosti.

This large saltwater lake is a haven for Indian mackerel, particularly during the dry season.

The backwaters and estuaries along the Malabar Coast are traditional hotspots for Bombay‑duck, especially near the fishing harbors of Kochi where the species is abundant in the brackish waters.