King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
FR Thazard du roi · ES Sierra real · PT Cavala-real (Sororoca-real)
Also known as: KingfishCariteCavalaSierra realThazard du roiCavala-real (Sororoca-real)
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Warm months; daylight around bait schools
Depth
10–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Mar–NovGood Feb–Jun
Depth range
10–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Early morning trolls spring to fall. Live baits or fast-moving lures — show me speed...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidArtificial baits
Diet
HerringSmall fishShrimpSquid
Effective techniques
SpinningJiggingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDuskMid flood
Floridians nickname me “Smoker King” — oily perfection on a smoker.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Gulf coastal waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore to offshore, surface layer
Prime time
Warm months; daylight around bait schools
Tide game
Low to moderate; fish bait concentrations
What they're into
Trolled/live baits, high-speed lures
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–27°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best
Fun fact about me
Floridians nickname me “Smoker King” — oily perfection on a smoker.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern
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