Species guide
How to catch Blue mackerel
Scomber australasicus
saltwatergame fishScombridae
The Blue mackerel is a fast-swimming, schooling fish found in coastal and oceanic waters. It is a popular game fish known for its streamlined body and agile movements. Blue mackerel form schools by size starting from juvenile stages and are commonly caught using encircling nets.
Where they live
Found in saltwater coastal and oceanic waters across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, typically from shallow depths to about 200 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 44 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- marine worms
- fish eggs
- planktonic crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- marine worms
- fish eggs
Best lures
- small metal spoons
- jigs
- casting spoons
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- netting
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