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Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Fishing The Florida Panhandle

100% (14) Guided by Jordan
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Alabama Inshore Magic

100% (25) Guided by Johnny
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing in Galveston

Offshore - State Waters 30' Proline

98% (57) Managed by Jeff
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Jensen Beach

4-8 Hour Trip – Inshore

100% (2) Guided by Keith
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Cast & Blast in Miami Beach

VIP SPORTFISHING & OCEAN SKEET

NEW Guided by Franco
75 ft 1 - 26 People From $4,350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

5 Hour AM Bottom Fishing

100% (92) Managed by Tom
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250
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Everything to Know About Booking a spanish mackerel fishing charter

What are the best spanish mackerel fishing charters?

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What is a Spanish Mackerel?

Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) are saltwater fish, found in the Atlantic ocean. They have a green back, silver sides with three rows of yellow spots on both sides and sharp jaws. These spots help to separate them from the cero and king mackerel, who otherwise look very similar.

They are strong swimmers, reaching speeds of up to 18 feet per second, for stretches of up to 20 miles. Built for speed with their bullet-shaped bodies, be ready for an energetic fight once you have one hooked. Thanks to conservation efforts after overfishing in the 1980s, starting the fight will be a much easier feat now that the species has been brought back from the brink!

How big do Spanish Mackerel get?

Not typically regarded as a bragging rights fish, spanish mackerel are typically between two and six pounds. Those that grow larger than ten pounds are considered large. They are usually at their full size at five years for males, and six years for females.

What's the biggest Spanish Mackerel ever caught?

On November 4th, 1987, Robert Cranton caught the International Game Fish Association world record for spanish mackerel. Weighing in at a solid 13 pounds, this beast was caught out of Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina, and has yet to be officially beat.

Where is the best place to catch Spanish Mackerel?

Spanish mackerel are a shallow water species, staying in depths of 10 to 40 feet, however can occasionally be found as deep as 80 feet. They can be found as far south as the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, and as far north as Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Some of the most highly regarded areas to fish for spanish mackerel are Miami and the Keys in Florida, and also the northern Texas coast.

When should I catch Spanish Mackerel?

Spanish mackerel are migratory fish who follow rising water temperatures. Due to this, it is important to follow their pattern and target them according to where they are along their route during season changes.

The Gulf of Mexico tends to be the best from May to September, whereas in the Atlantic, you can find them travelling north up the United States coast line in the spring summer, and then head down south towards Cancun for the fall and winter.

How do you catch Spanish Mackerel?

There are several spots to look for spanish mackerel depending on how deep of water you are targeting them in. For offshore and nearshore, look for structures that they may school around, while inshore check the surfs, flats, piers, and jetties.

They tend to feed in large schools near the surface, so another convenient way to find them is by watching for water commotion as well as bird activity.

Spanish mackerel can be caught with many different lures and baits. Nylon jigs, feather lures and spoons work great for artificial, while minnows and live shrimp work great for natural bait. They can be used while trolling or drift fishing, or just casting off the pier.

Are Spanish Mackerel good to eat? What are the best Spanish Mackerel recipes?

Spanish mackerel are a very popular white fish, and is best eaten fresh. There are many ways to prepare mackerel, whether you broil, fry, bake, or even smoke them. However, the most popular way to enjoy spanish mackerel is in sushi! At many sushi restaurants, you will find it under the name sawara.

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