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Atlantic Spanish mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus · Sea
Sleek spotted mackerel of western Atlantic coasts with sharp teeth; use a short wire leader.
Photo: NOAA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 40–60 cm · record about 90 cm |
| Diet | Small fish |
| Regions | North AmericaCentral AmericaSouth America |
Catching tip. Troll spoons or cast metal lures near inlets and beaches.
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