Cero

The record

Cero at a glance

Scientific name: Scomberomorus regalis
Typical size: 14-20 inches, 2-5 lbs
State record: 17 pounds, 2 ounces
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Cero mackerel are found in warm Atlantic waters from Massachusetts to Brazil, typically in offshore waters but also near reefs and wrecks. Anglers target them by trolling small spoons, jigs, or live bait, and they're often caught while targeting other pelagic species. They form schools and are known for their spectacular jumps when hooked.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a cero 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™ works

Questions

Cero questions people ask

What is the scientific name for cero?

Cero is Scomberomorus regalis.

How big does a cero get?

A typical cero runs 14-20 inches, 2-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every cero you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do cero live?

Cero mackerel are found in warm Atlantic waters from Massachusetts to Brazil, typically in offshore waters but also near reefs and wrecks. Anglers target them by trolling small spoons, jigs, or live bait, and they're often caught while targeting other pelagic species. They form schools and are known for their spectacular jumps when hooked. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is cero in the Cobia 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.

Offshore