Cero Mackerel
Scomberomorus regalis
FR Céro · ES Sierra cero · PT Sierra-cero
Also known as: Painted MackerelKingfishSierraCavalaSierra ceroCéroSierra-cero
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Warm months; daylight, following bait
Depth
5–60m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–DecGood Feb–Oct
Depth range
5–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Early morning reef runner spring to summer. Fast lures or live pilchards seal the deal...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSpinnersSurface luresPrawns
Diet
HerringAnchovySmall fishSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
TrollingSpinningJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Golden racing stripes, blistering speed—tropical street racer of the reef edge.
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, following bait
Tide game
Low; current edges and bait activity matter most
What they're into
Trolled lures, live baits
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–28°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best
Fun fact about me
Golden racing stripes, blistering speed—tropical street racer of the reef edge.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern