Narrow-Barred Mackerel

Narrow-Barred Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
Species Information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-barred_Spanish_mackerel
Size / weight
Common		up to	20 (44)	kg (lb)
Trophy		up to	40 (88)	kg (lb)
Unique		up to	70 (154)	kg (lb)
Price / Reward
Common		per kg	121
Trophy		per kg	132
Unique		per kg	136

Description

Narrow-Barred Mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) is a large pelagic coastal schooling fish of the Scombridae family, also known as the Spanish Mackerel. It can reach up to 70 kilograms (154 lbs) in weight and about 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length. It can be found at depths of up to 650 meters in the tropical waters of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. This fish prefers to settle near reefs, but can also swim in estuaries and lagoons. This is an undemanding and voracious predator that hunts around the clock. Small fish, shrimp, and squid make up the basis of its diet.

Preferred lures:

• Pilkers
• Bucktails
• Plugs
• Trolling Octopuses
• Crankbait
• Minnows
• Medium Spoon
• Grubs, Shads

Preferred baits:

• Gulf Shrimp
• Finger Mullets
• Scaled Sardines
• Japanese Jack Mackerel
• Japanese Anchovy
• Japanese Flying Squid

Locations

Recommended fishing methods and tackle

- #4/0 - #7/0

Marlin and Mackerel family