24/09/2026
Here in St Francis, chokka is part of who we are.
The local species, Loligo reynaudii, has been caught along our coast for generations. What was once mainly used as bait became a thriving industry in the 1980s, earning the nickname “white gold” and becoming an important part of the local culture and cuisine.
And with the chokka boats based right here at Port St Francis, our little corner of the coast sits right in the heart of the story.
We're proud to serve it.
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