Saltwater
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Hebrew name: מקרל
- Peak season
- June–October
- Length range
- 20–50 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–200 m
Habitat
Open coastal waters and pelagic zones. Schools near the surface, often visible as dark patches of water.
Behavior
Fast-swimming schooling predator that feeds aggressively on small fish and plankton. Strikes at shiny lures.
Best techniques
- Feathering from boat or pier
- Spinning with small metals
- Float fishing with strip bait
