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The Atlantic Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
Recreational catches of Spanish mackerel in the South Atlantic have remained stable while those in the Gulf of Mexico have decreased in recent years. Spanish mackerel is an important species for recreational fishermen, who often use them as bait for big game fishing.
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
A fast swimming fish, known to gather in large schools and travel great distances, Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) can be found throughout the coastal waters of the eastern US and the Gulf of Mexico.
Atlantic Spanish Mackerel – When someone refers to a fish simply as a “Spanish Mackerel,” they are typically referring to this species. NOAA recognizes this species as a “smart seafood choice,” as their populations have high numbers and management practices appear sustainable.
Three species namely: Scomberomorus tritor in eastern Atlantic, Scomberomorus sierra in eastern Pacific, and Scomberomorus brasiliensis in the Caribbean and Atlantic coast of South America have often been confused with this species.
There are two major spawning groups of Atlantic mackerel in the western Atlantic: The southern group spawns primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Bight from April to May. The northern group spawns in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in June and July. Both groups typically spawn 10 to 30 miles off shore.
Information on King mackerel and Spanish mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council regulate Spanish and king mackerel through the joint Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). Two migratory groups, Gulf and Atlantic, are ...
Mackerel, Spanish. Scomberomorus maculatus. Recreational. Commercial. Check permits. The Spanish mackerel is much smaller than its relative, the king mackerel, averaging only 2 to 3 pounds in weight. Spanish mackerel are greenish dorsally with silver sides and bellies.
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerels that swims to the Northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, returns to south Florida in the Eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the Western Gulf in the fall.