SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Open sea
- Harbours & piers
- Rocks
Best time
- Dawn
- Dusk
Usual size
40–85 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Trolling
- Spinning (lures)
- Jigging
Baits
- Fish strips
- Live fish
Lures
- Metal jigs
- Spoons
- Minnows / plugs
The angler's tip
Schooling mackerel of coastal reefs that feeds on small fish and shrimp: troll or cast spoons and metal jigs fast at dawn and dusk, with a short wire leader against its teeth.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
The Sierra Spanish mackerel is a species of fish in the family Scombridae. Specimens have been recorded at up to 125 cm in length, and weighing up to 6.71 kg. It is found in the western Atlantic, along the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts of Central and South America from Belize to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Literature records for S. maculatus from the area apply to S. brasiliensis, which has erroneously been considered a synonym of S. maculatus by many authors. It feeds on small fish, squid/cuttlefish, shrimp/prawn, and isopods.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Serra Spanish mackerel?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Dusk.
What bait or lure works for Serra Spanish mackerel?
Fish strips, Live fish · Metal jigs, Spoons, Minnows / plugs · Trolling, Spinning (lures), Jigging.
Related species
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.