Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
FR Thazard espagnol · ES Sierra española · PT Cavala-espanhola
Also known as: Atlantic Spanish MackerelCariteSororocaSierra españolaThazard espagnolCavala-espanhola
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
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Prime time
Warm months; daylight around bait schools
Depth
5–60m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–DecGood May–Oct
Depth range
5–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Early morning surface blitz spring to fall. Fast retrieves with small metals — I'm in...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen seaSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSoft plastics
Diet
Small fishAnchovyHerringShrimpSquid
Effective techniques
SpinningJiggingSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDusk
My migrations look like glittering silver storms on sonar.
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 lures, live baits
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–27°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best
Fun fact about me
My migrations look like glittering silver storms on sonar.
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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