Chub Mackerel
Scomber japonicus
A fast-swimming pelagic fish with a streamlined body, metallic blue-green back, and distinctive wavy dark lines on the upper sides. Also known as Pacific mackerel or blue mackerel.
Chub Mackerel at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scomber japonicus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in open ocean waters and nearshore areas, often forming large schools. Anglers target them using small jigs, sabiki rigs, or live bait while trolling or drift fishing. They are commonly caught from piers, boats, and sometimes from shore.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a chub 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™ worksChub Mackerel questions people ask
Chub Mackerel is Scomber japonicus.
A typical chub mackerel runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every chub mackerel you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in open ocean waters and nearshore areas, often forming large schools. Anglers target them using small jigs, sabiki rigs, or live bait while trolling or drift fishing. They are commonly caught from piers, boats, and sometimes from shore. 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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