Fishing for Pacific jack mackerel

The Pacific jack mackerel is a streamlined, silver fish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Typically reaching 12-24 inches and weighing up to 5 pounds, it has a forked tail and a distinctive lateral line. It inhabits coastal and offshore waters, feeding on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans. Known for schooling behavior, it is an important species in marine food webs. This summary is AI generated