West African Spanish Mackerel fishing
About West African Spanish Mackerel
A fast, toothy mackerel of the West African coast, schooling over sandy and rocky ground and chasing small baitfish near the surface. It takes spoons, shiny jigs, small trolled lures and live bait, often best on moving tides and in low light. Quick and sharp-toothed, it will cut light mono, so a short wire or heavy fluorocarbon trace keeps you connected.
Typical size: Typically 1 to 4 kg; trophy fish over 8 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 9 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 West African Spanish Mackerel?
West African Spanish Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch West African Spanish Mackerel?
West African Spanish Mackerel is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.