Fishing for King mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla
11K logged catches • 96K followers

The king mackerel is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish with a silvery body and a distinct lateral line. It primarily inhabits warm coastal waters and feeds on smaller fish and squid. Typically reaching lengths of 30-40 inches and weighing 20-40 pounds, it is known for its migratory behavior and is a popular target for sport fishing. This summary is AI generated

chastenwhitfield, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2015

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Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

16 ft - 459 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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