Other names: Japanese mackerel, Pacific mackerel, Slimy mackerel , Spotted chub mackerel
The blue mackerel, Scomber australasicus, is a pelagic fish found in the Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea and off Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for its streamlined body and schooling behavior, it is a significant species for commercial fisheries, game fishing, and as bait.
Other names
Japanese mackerel, Pacific mackerel, Slimy mackerel , Spotted chub mackerel
Length
~30" (max 44)
Weight
~1" (max 2)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
9-12° F
Depth
87-200 ft
Chicken
Prawns
SquidSorry. Regulation data is empty
Prefers coastal and offshore waters, often found in the pelagic zone
Typically inhabits depths ranging from shallow to moderate
Forms large schools, often mixed with other small pelagic fish
Feeds on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans
Spawning occurs in offshore waters, mainly in spring and summer
Eggs are pelagic, floating freely in the water column
Larvae are planktonic, drifting with ocean currents before settling in coastal areas
Adults migrate seasonally, often returning to specific spawning and feeding grounds
