Our salt water fish is sourced daily from Karachi Fish Harbour, straight from the Arabian Sea. Whether you’re frying, grilling or making curry, choose from Pomfret, Surmai, Red Snapper and more — cleaned the way you want it and delivered fresh to your door.
What Counts as Salt Water Fish?
Salt water (sea) fish are caught directly from the Arabian Sea along Karachi’s coast, as opposed to freshwater varieties like Rohu and Catla. They include popular species such as Pomfret, Surmai, Red Snapper, Rabbit Fish and Milk Fish.
Our Quality Standards
- Eye Clarity — Fresh fish have clear, bright eyes, not cloudy or sunken.
- Firm Flesh — Flesh springs back when pressed, with no soft or mushy spots.
- Gill Colour — Bright red/pink gills indicate freshness, not brown or grey.
Cleaning & Cut Options
- Whole — Uncleaned, as caught.
- Scaled & Gutted — Ready to cook, scales and innards removed.
- Fillet — Boneless fillets cut to order.
- Steaks — Cross-cut steaks, ideal for grilling.
Popular Salt Water Fish Species
| Fish | Best For | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Pomfret | Frying, grilling | Whole / Cleaned |
| Surmai (King Mackerel) | BBQ, curry | Steaks |
| Red Snapper | Baking, frying | Whole / Fillet |
| Rabbit Fish (Safi) | Curry | Whole / Cleaned |
| Milk Fish (Sulemani) | Frying | Whole / Cleaned |
Why Trust Ilyas Fish Store
- Freshness: sourced same-day, not previously frozen unless labelled
- Source: Karachi Fish Harbour, Arabian Sea
- Cleaning options: scaling, gutting, filleting — free on request
- Packaging: ice-packed, sealed cold-chain box
Delivery Information
We deliver fresh salt water fish same-day across Karachi, including DHA, Clifton, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Bahria Town and North Nazimabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does your salt water fish come from?
Our salt water fish is sourced daily from Karachi Fish Harbour, straight from the Arabian Sea.
Do you clean the fish before delivery?
Yes — scaling, gutting and filleting are available free on request at checkout.
Is the fish fresh or frozen?
All salt water fish is sold fresh, sourced the same day it is delivered — we do not sell previously frozen stock unless clearly labelled.
