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Atlantic Mackerel fishing

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Atlantic Mackerel

About Atlantic Mackerel

A fast, oily summer visitor that comes inshore in shoals on warm, calm days.

Typical size: Usually 30-40 cm.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jul-Aug
Best time
Day
Habitat
Coast

Lures and baits that work

Sabiki rig Sabiki rig Fish a string of small bright hooks below a weight. Jig it up and down through shoals of herring, mackerel or garfish.
Spoon Spoon Cast out and retrieve at a steady pace so the spoon flashes and wobbles. Vary the speed and let it flutter down between turns.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Atlantic Mackerel?

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually day.

What lures and baits work for Atlantic Mackerel?

Effective methods for Atlantic Mackerel include Sabiki rig and Spoon.

Where can you catch Atlantic Mackerel?

Atlantic Mackerel is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.