Spanish Mackerel Fishing
Scomberomorus Maculatus
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20-71 inch
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7.9-119 lb
Spanish Mackerel are fast, schooling fish found in warm coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Recognizable by their sleek, silver bodies with yellow spots, they are voracious predators, feeding on smaller fish and Squids. Spanish Mackerel are popular among anglers for their speed and are often caught while trolling or casting lures.
Lures & Baits
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plugs
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jigs
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saltwater live baits
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cutbaits
Fishing Tips
- Water type: salt
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Circle hook, Jighead, Worm hook
- Hook size: #4 - #1, 1/0 - 2/0
How to Catch Spanish Mackerel
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bottom bouncing
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still fishing
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jigging
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trolling
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surf casting
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bottom fishing
Where to Catch Spanish Mackerel
Best Fishing Spots for Spanish Mackerel
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Cape Point (Outer Banks)
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
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Boca Grande Pass
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San Luis Pass
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
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Manasquan Inlet
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New York Harbor
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Fort Pierce Inlet
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Tampa Bay
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Charlotte Harbor
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Folly Beach
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Sarasota Bay
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Pensacola Bay
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Barnegat Inlet
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Atlantic Ocean (Virginia and North Carolina) and Chesapeake Bay
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Fernandina Beach
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Sea Girt Reef
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Horn Island, Mississippi