Atlantic Spanish Mackerel Fishing

Scomberomorus maculatus

16-37 inch
3.1-12 lb

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel are fast, schooling fish found in the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. They have a slender, silver body with yellow spots and sharp teeth. Atlantic Spanish Mackerel feed on small fish and Squids and are popular among anglers for their speed and agility, often caught while trolling.

Lures & Baits

plugs
jigs
saltwater live baits
cutbaits

Fishing Tips

Water type: salt
Hook type: Aberdeen, Circle hook, J-hook
Hook size: #4 - #1, 1/0, 2/0

How to Catch Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

bottom bouncing
still fishing
jigging
trolling
surf casting
bottom fishing

Where to Catch Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

United States

Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia

Best Fishing Spots for Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Tampa Bay
Pensacola Bay
Mid Tampa Bay
Atlantic Ocean (Virginia and North Carolina) and Chesapeake Bay
Haulover Inlet
Cedar Point (MD)
Mobile Bay
Padre Island National Seashore North Beach
Crandon Park Marina, United states
Black Point marina
Juno Beach Pier, United states
Dinner Key Marina, United states
Perdido Pass
Baffin Bay
Sea Bright
Rockport harbor

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