Chilean Jack Mackerel fishing
About Chilean Jack Mackerel
A fast, schooling pelagic of the open Pacific that gathers in huge numbers and feeds on plankton and small fish. Anglers catch them on small jigs, sabiki rigs and feathers, often as both a sport target and prime live bait for larger predators. Look for them under bird activity and bait balls near the surface.
Typical size: Typically 30 to 45 cm and under 1 kg; trophy fish reach 60 cm and 1.5 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 1.5 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Chilean Jack Mackerel?
Chilean Jack Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Chilean Jack Mackerel?
Chilean Jack Mackerel is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.