Mackerel in Basque Coast
Scomber scombrus
Spain & France — Bay of Biscay
Mackerel in Basque Coast, Spain & France — Bay of Biscay: peak season Jun-Aug. Typical marks: rocky shore, surf beach, harbour wall.
Season in Basque Coast
- Peak
- Jun-Aug
- Good
- May, Sep
- Possible
- Apr, Oct
Bait & technique
- Recommended bait
- Sabiki / Feathers, Metal / Casting Jig
- Top techniques
- Sabiki under lights, Spinning
About this coast
- Typical marks
- rocky shore, surf beach, harbour wall, tidal race
- Tidal character
- Macrotidal (large tidal range)
- Water character
- Warm-temperate waters (17–22 °C summer peak)
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