Fishing for Atlantic chub mackerel

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The Atlantic chub mackerel is a streamlined, silver-blue fish with dark wavy lines along its back. It inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Typically reaching up to 16 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans. This schooling species exhibits fast, agile swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Atlantic chub mackerel

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