Al-Kannah is a popular fishing season in Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It extends from mid-April to the end of June. It is characterized by the abundance and quality of fish, especially narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson), known locally as al-Kinaad.
The province's fishing seasons vary depending on the type of fish. For instance, the coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) and al-Taradi fish season starts in July and lasts until the end of February, while the mackerel (Trachurus indicus) season extends from mid-October to the end of May.
The shrimp fishing season starts in early September and ends in late March. Other popular species caught by fishermen throughout the year include Bagrus, Spangled Emperor, Grouper, and Greasy Grouper.
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