Can you eat klipfish

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Most prominently found on the South and East Coast of SA, this endemic species of fish is seen as a trophy-catch by many a fisherman who have fought and lost against its strength. The black variety is found in the rocky regions along the coast, while the white species prefers patrolling the sandy beaches. With a maximum length of cm and approximately 30kg in weight, this fish makes good eating, but fishermen will say that the tastier ones are those under 10kg in size. The White Steenbras is found along the entire coast of South Africa, primarily along sandy shores and estuaries.

Reaching a length of around cm and 20kg in weight, this fish is popular amongst anglers and makes for good eating. This species has also been caught as a commercial by-catch by South African trawlers and purse-seine fisherman. Shad are found along the entire coastline of SA, where some prefer sandy areas with clear water and other in foamy water where the coast is more rocky.

This predator hunts on the surface and reaches a length of cm and a weight of 14kg. The flesh makes for excellent eating but only when fresh - so avoid freezing this fish at all costs. Reaching 74cm in length and 6kg in weight, this fish is sought after for its flesh, but has unfortunately fallen prey to a decline in numbers as this fish has a slow growth-rate.

Reaching up to cm and 32kg, this is a highly esteemed game-fish along the shores of SA. It is found on both the East and West Coast of the country, but numbers seem to be far higher in the warmer Indian Ocean.

This predatory fish is a hard catch and the flesh makes fair eating. They are a bottom dwelling species and inhabit rocky areas which explains the name. The fillets of the fish are boneless and therefore perfect to prepare and eat! The kingklip Genypterus capensis is one of the most popular fishes on South African menus and is often caught as a by-catch. The fish has a white meat color and is extremely tasty.

The fish has a slightly sweet and meaty taste and is extremely suitable to be served with different kinds of seasoning and sauces.