Mediterranean Horse Mackerel
Trachurus mediterraneus
FR Chinchard Méditerranéen · ES Jurel Mediterráneo · PT Carapau-do-mediterrâneo · IT Suro Mediterraneo · DE Mittelmeer-Pferdemakrele
Also known as: ScadBlack Sea horse mackerelJurel MediterráneoChinchard MéditerranéenMittelmeer-PferdemakreleSuro MediterraneoCarapau-do-mediterrâneo
BenthicBoat
Baitfish
Score
—
Prime time
Dusk to night under lights; first light too
Depth
0–250m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–250mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Sabiki under lights90%
Spinning80%
Trolling75%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Med and Black Sea are my whole world — smaller and more of a homebody than my Atlantic cousin, I work everywhere from sun-warmed shallows down to the seabed...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beach
Recommended baits
Fish baitsFeather rigsPrawnsSpinners
Diet
CopepodsAmphipodsKrillSmall fish
Effective techniques
Sabiki / Bait CatchingFloat FishingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Schooling speedster that powers Mediterranean food webs.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean coastal and shelf waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore to shelf, moderate depth
Prime time
Dusk to night under lights; first light too
Tide game
Low to moderate
What they're into
Small metals, feathers, sabiki rigs
Temperature vibe
Prefers 12–18°C
Fave weather
Calm conditions aid locating schools
Fun fact about me
Schooling speedster that powers Mediterranean food webs.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Generally unrestricted; check local bag limitsLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern