Mackerel

The king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) or kingfish, is a migratory species of mackerel of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is an… Read More »Is Mackerel And Kingfish Same?

The king mackerel is a medium-sized fish, typically encountered from 5 to 30 pounds, but is known to exceed 90 pounds, and may reach a… Read More »What Is Considered A Big King Mackerel?

King Mackerel Back is bluish-green, fading to silvery sides and belly (no spots) Front of first dorsal fin lacks a dark blotch. Lateral line drops… Read More »How Do You Identify King Mackerel?

While the most common species of mackerel are King and Spanish, there are other species in the sea…and they are as follows; The Atlantic Mackerel,… Read More »Is All Mackerel King Mackerel?

Smaller mackerel are forage fish for larger predators, including larger mackerel and Atlantic cod. Flocks of seabirds, whales, dolphins, sharks, and schools of larger fish… Read More »What Fish Will Eat Mackerel?

The best bait to use to catch both sheepshead and Spanish mackerel is live shrimp. Almost everything eats live shrimp, so this bait is virtually… Read More »Is Shrimp A Good Bait For Mackerel?

They are taken by trolling with various live and dead baitfish, spoons, jigs and other artificial lures. Slow trolling is the most popular method used.… Read More »How Do You Catch King Mackerel In North Carolina?

June is a fantastic month to visit the Grand Strand, where king mackerel are abundant and feeding heavily nearshore on the abundant bait schools. The… Read More »When Can You Catch King Mackerel In Sc?

New research by the University of Roehampton has revealed how small fish, such as mackerel, can jump out of the sea – a behaviour known… Read More »Do King Mackerel Jump Out Of Water?

Circles are particularly good when deep water reef fishing and bites are hard to feel. We have found them to be very successful on bottom… Read More »Are Circle Hooks Good For Mackerel?