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Spanish
Mackerel:
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More
Information About Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorous maculatus): |
| Description: |
Spanish
mackerel are shaped like torpedoes and they are almost
that quick. Macks are found thrashing through schools
of bait and having their way with them. Spanish mackerel
come and go with the bait, but are a consistent catch
all year. Most of the macks will be between 12" and
30." Color of back green, shading to silver on sides,
golden yellow irregular spots above and below lateral
line; front of dorsal fin black; lateral line curves gently
to base of tail. |
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| Similar
Fish: |
cero,
S. regalis; king mackerel, S. cavalla. |
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| Where
found: |
INSHORE,
NEARSHORE and OFFSHORE, especially over grass beds and
reefs; absent from north Florida waters in winter. |
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| Size: |
average
catch less than 2 pounds (20 inches). |
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| Florida
Record*: |
12
lbs. |
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| Remarks: |
schooling
fish that migrates northward in spring, returning to southerly
waters when water temperature drops below 70 degrees F;
spawns OFFSHORE, spring through summer; feeds on small
fish and squid. |
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The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's printed publication. The records
are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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