Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
A fast-swimming pelagic fish with distinctive wavy black lines on its back and silvery sides. Known for forming large schools and being an important commercial and recreational species.
Atlantic Mackerel at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scomber scombrus
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Atlantic Mackerel are found in offshore and nearshore waters along the Atlantic coast, typically in schools. Anglers target them with small jigs, spoons, or sabiki rigs when schools are located, often while trolling or casting to surface feeding fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic mackerel through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAtlantic Mackerel questions people ask
Atlantic Mackerel is Scomber scombrus.
A typical atlantic mackerel runs 12-18 inches, 1-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic mackerel you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Atlantic Mackerel are found in offshore and nearshore waters along the Atlantic coast, typically in schools. Anglers target them with small jigs, spoons, or sabiki rigs when schools are located, often while trolling or casting to surface feeding fish. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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