Saltwater
Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
Hebrew name: טרולוס
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall (June-October)
- Length range
- 10–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.05–0.8 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–200 m
Minimum size: 11 cm
Measured from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail, fish lying flat. Release anything shorter at once.
- Per Fisheries Regulations, 1937, First Addendum, January 7, 2025
Habitat
Pelagic coastal and offshore waters at 5-200 m depth. Forms large schools near the surface over varied substrate.
Behavior
Schooling planktivore and small-fish predator. Migrates seasonally following water temperature and food availability.
Best techniques
- Sabiki rigs from pier or boat
- Feathering
- Light spinning with small metals
- Float fishing with small strip bait
