Other names: Boston mackerel, Norwegian mackerel, Scottish mackerel
The Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, is a fast-swimming fish found in the North Atlantic. Recognizable by its streamlined body and blue-green back, it is an important commercial species. Mackerel are known for their rapid movements and schooling behavior, making them a popular target for sport and commercial fishing.
Other names
Boston mackerel, Norwegian mackerel, Scottish mackerel
Length
~30" (max 60)
Weight
~2" (max 3)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
4-9° F
Depth
200 ft
Acme Kastmaster
Clams
Cut Bait (Fish)
Eel
Fiiish Black Minnow
Minnows
Mussels
Savage Gear Sandeels
Squid
WormsOpen from April 1 to December 31
20
26.8 cm
Total length
Atlantic mackerel inhabit temperate, pelagic waters, often forming large schools
They prefer coastal and offshore environments, migrating seasonally
Mackerel thrive in areas with abundant plankton, which forms the bulk of their diet
They can be found from the surface to mid-depths, often moving with changes in water temperature
Spawning occurs in the spring and early summer in coastal waters
Females release eggs in batches, which are fertilized by males in open water
Larvae are planktonic, drifting with ocean currents before developing into juveniles
Juveniles grow rapidly and join adult schools, migrating to feeding and overwintering grounds
